Statue of Harry S. Truman in Athens

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Statue of Harry S. Truman in Athens, Bronze portrait statue in Athens, Greece.

The bronze statue stands 12 feet tall, depicting President Harry S. Truman in a formal pose near the National Garden of Athens.

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association presented this monument in 1963 to recognize U.S. support during Greece's post-war reconstruction period.

The statue represents the political relationship between Greece and the United States, marking a period of strong diplomatic cooperation between both nations.

Visitors can locate the statue at coordinates 37.9726984, 23.7435965, within walking distance from central Athens public transportation stations.

The statue has endured multiple relocations and restorations due to protest actions, including a bombing incident in 1986 that required complete rebuilding.

Location: Athens Municipality

Inception: 1963

Creator: Felix de Weldon

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 37.97270,23.74360

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:49

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