Daniel Webster Memorial, Bronze memorial statue near Scott Circle, Washington DC, United States.
The Daniel Webster Memorial is a bronze statue on a granite base located at Scott Circle along Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C. The figure depicts Webster in a speaking pose, one hand extended, as if mid-address.
The memorial was commissioned in 1898 and dedicated in 1900, several decades after Webster's death in 1852. It was created during a period when Washington was erecting a number of monuments to statesmen of the early 19th century.
The base of the statue carries excerpts from Webster's most famous speeches, including his words on national unity. Walking around the pedestal, visitors can read these texts and get a direct sense of his voice and style.
The statue stands at the meeting point of Massachusetts Avenue, N Street, and Rhode Island Avenue, making it visible from several directions as you approach. There are no barriers, so you can walk around the base and read the inscriptions at close range.
The statue was made by sculptor Gaetano Trentanove, an Italian-born artist who also created other monuments in American cities. His name is far less known than the figures he portrayed, even though his work appears in several cities across the country.
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