ARTIGAS, Jose: Memorial near the O.A.S. Bldg in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The José Gervasio Artigas Memorial is a bronze statue near the O.A.S. Building in Washington, D.C., honoring the Uruguayan national hero known as the Father of Uruguay. Created by Juan M. Blanes, it is located on a triangular site near Constitution Avenue and 18th Street NW, close to the Art Museum of the Americas. The memorial symbolizes the historical and cultural connections between the Americas and is accessible via the Farragut West Metro station.