JEFFERSON Memorial (ca. 1942) - Drafting the Declaration of Independence pediment in Washington, D.C. by Adolph Alexander Weinman located in James M. Goode's Potomac Park area

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JEFFERSON Memorial (ca. 1942) - Drafting the Declaration of Independence pediment in Washington, D.C. by Adolph Alexander Weinman located in James M. Goode's Potomac Park area

The Jefferson Memorial pediment "Drafting the Declaration of Independence" is a marble sculpture by Adolph Alexander Weinman created around 1942. Located in Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., it honors Thomas Jefferson's role in American history and the Revolutionary War. The artwork is part of the Jefferson Memorial complex and is referenced in James M. Goode's "Washington Sculpture." It is near the Smithsonian Metro Station, making it accessible to visitors.