Gálvez, Bernardo de: Memorial near the State Dept in Washington, D.C..............

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The Bernardo de Gálvez Memorial is a bronze statue near the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., honoring the Spanish leader who aided the American Revolution. Sculpted by Juan De Avalos, it stands at Virginia Avenue and 22nd Street NW, near the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station. The memorial recognizes Gálvez's role as a national figure outside the U.S. and is part of the city's extensive collection of historical monuments.