HENRY, Joseph: Memorial at the Smithsonian "Castle" in Washington, D.C. by William Wetmore Story located in James M. Goode's The Mall area

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HENRY, Joseph: Memorial at the Smithsonian "Castle" in Washington, D.C. by William Wetmore Story located in James M. Goode's The Mall area

The Joseph Henry Memorial is a bronze sculpture by William Wetmore Story located near the Smithsonian "Castle" in Washington, D.C. It commemorates Joseph Henry, the first Secretary of the Smithsonian and a pioneering scientist in electromagnetism. Henry's discoveries in self-inductance and the electromagnetic relay were foundational to the development of the telegraph. The memorial is situated in The Mall area and honors his lasting impact on science and education.