GOMPERS, Samuel: Memorial near Mount Vernon Square in Washington, D.C. by Robert Aitken

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GOMPERS, Samuel: Memorial near Mount Vernon Square in Washington, D.C. by Robert Aitken

The Samuel Gompers Memorial is a bronze sculpture by Robert Aitken located near Mount Vernon Square in Washington, D.C. It honors Samuel Gompers, founder of the American Federation of Labor, and features inscriptions of his labor philosophy. Situated on a triangular plot near Massachusetts Avenue and 10th Street, the memorial is accessible from McPherson Square Metro station. It is part of Washington's collection of public art commemorating important historical figures.