Civil War Nurses Memorial (Nuns of the Battlefield) in Washington, D.C. by Jerome Connor

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The Civil War Nurses Memorial (Nuns of the Battlefield) in Washington, D.C. is a bronze sculpture by Jerome Connor honoring the religious sisters who served as nurses during the Civil War. Erected in 1924 by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America and authorized by Congress, it commemorates their compassionate care on battlefields and in hospitals. Located near M Street and Rhode Island Avenue NE, the memorial highlights the vital humanitarian role these women played during the conflict.