Emancipation Memorial
Emancipation Memorial, Monument in Lincoln Park, Washington DC, United States.
The bronze statue depicts President Abraham Lincoln standing next to a kneeling African American man with broken shackles at his feet.
Former enslaved individuals funded the memorial through donations, starting with Charlotte Scott's five dollars contribution following Lincoln's assassination in 1865.
Frederick Douglass delivered the dedication speech in 1876, addressing Lincoln's role in ending slavery while noting the limitations of his actions.
Visitors can access the memorial in Lincoln Park between East Capitol Street and Independence Avenue, with interpretive panels providing historical context.
The kneeling figure represents Archer Alexander, the last person captured under the Fugitive Slave Act in Missouri before gaining freedom.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1876
Creator: Thomas Ball
Made from material: bronze
Part of: Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.88980,-76.99020
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
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