Army, First Division (1ID) Monument near the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. by Daniel Chester French

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The Army, First Division (1ID) Monument near the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., created by Daniel Chester French, honors the soldiers of the First Infantry Division who served in major 20th-century conflicts. It commemorates their sacrifices in World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. Located near the Old Executive Office Building, the monument features bronze and granite and is a prominent memorial in the nation's capital.