Statue of Nelson Mandela, Bronze statue at South African Embassy, Washington D.C., United States.
The 9-foot bronze statue depicts Nelson Mandela with a raised fist, representing his determination in the fight against racial segregation in South Africa.
The statue was unveiled on September 21, 2013, near the location of numerous anti-apartheid protests during the 1980s at the South African Embassy.
The statue faces the Winston Churchill monument, creating a visual representation of the complex relationship between colonial powers and liberation movements.
Visitors can access the statue on Massachusetts Avenue, near the Khalil Gibran Memorial Monument and the U.S. Naval Observatory Library.
South African sculptor Jean Doyle designed this monument to capture Mandela's leadership through specific physical attributes and stance details.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: September 21, 2013
Creator: Jean Doyle
GPS coordinates: 38.91992,-77.06104
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:29
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