ERICSSON, John: Monument near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. by James Earle Fraser

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The John Ericsson Monument near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. commemorates the inventor and naval engineer John Ericsson. Sculpted by James Earle Fraser, the granite memorial honors Ericsson's invention of the screw propeller and his role in building the USS Monitor. Located at Independence Avenue and Ohio Drive SW, the monument is a notable feature within Potomac Park. It stands as a tribute to Ericsson's impact on naval navigation and American history.