African-American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C. by Ed Hamilton

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The African-American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C., by Ed Hamilton honors the African American soldiers who served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Featuring the bronze sculpture "Spirit of Freedom," it commemorates over 209,000 soldiers with their names inscribed on its walls. Located at U and 11th Streets NW, near the U Street Metro station, the memorial serves as a powerful symbol of African American courage and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.