Armenian Earthquake Memorial at the Red Cross Bldg in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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Armenian Earthquake Memorial at the Red Cross Bldg in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

The Armenian Earthquake Memorial at the Red Cross Building in Washington, D.C. honors the victims of a major earthquake in Armenia. Created by sculptor Frid Sogoyan, it is located near E and 17th Streets NW, close to the Farragut West Metro station. The memorial connects themes of humanitarian aid and remembrance and is part of a larger collection of monuments in the city. It is documented in dcMemorials.com and referenced in Armenian diaspora and academic sources.