DEKALB, Baron Johann statue beside the State house in Annapolis, Maryland by Ephraim Keyser

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DEKALB, Baron Johann statue beside the State house in Annapolis, Maryland by Ephraim Keyser

This bronze statue by Ephraim Keyser honors Baron Johann de Kalb, a German volunteer and Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Located beside the Maryland State House in Annapolis, it commemorates de Kalb's leadership and sacrifice at the Battle of Camden in 1780. The monument was erected by the U.S. Congress in recognition of his service and dedication to American independence.