George Washington, Bronze statue in Federal Hall National Memorial, New York City, United States
The bronze statue of George Washington stands 12 feet tall at Federal Hall, marking where he took the first presidential oath of office.
The statue was installed on July 4, 1856, at the site of Federal Hall, where Washington served as the first President of the United States.
The statue represents Washington in his military uniform, with one hand extended and the other holding a sword, symbolizing leadership during the American Revolution.
The statue is accessible daily without charge from the sidewalk of Wall Street, with guided tours available through the National Park Service.
The statue marks the exact location where Washington placed his hand on the Bible to take the oath as first President in 1789.
GPS coordinates: 40.73538,-73.99070
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:50
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