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

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The Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial in Lincoln Park, Washington, D.C., is a bronze sculpture by Robert Berks honoring the influential African American educator and civil rights leader. Located at East Capitol and 12th Streets NE near the Eastern Market Metro station, the memorial celebrates Bethune's legacy in education and activism. It is part of the city's extensive collection of outdoor sculptures and is recognized in key publications on Washington's monuments.