Armenian Earthquake Memorial at the Red Cross Bldg in Washington, D.C. by Frid Sogoyan

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Armenian Earthquake Memorial at the Red Cross Bldg in Washington, D.C. by Frid Sogoyan

The Armenian Earthquake Memorial in Washington, D.C., created by Frid Sogoyan, commemorates American assistance following the 1988 Armenian earthquake. Situated at the Red Cross Building near E and 17th Streets NW, it symbolizes gratitude from the Armenian people. The memorial is recognized in the Smithsonian Art Inventories and is accessible via Farragut West Metro station.