BETHUNE, Mary McLeod: Memorial at Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C. by Robert Berks

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The Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial in Lincoln Park, Washington, D.C., is a bronze sculpture by Robert Berks, dedicated in 1974. It honors Bethune's legacy as an educator and civil rights leader and was commissioned by the National Council of Negro Women. Located near East Capitol and 12th Streets NE, the memorial features inscriptions of Bethune's inspirational messages and is part of the Capitol Hill area's collection of historic monuments.