Joan of Arc (Jeanne D'Arc) statue in Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. by Paul Dubois

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The Joan of Arc statue in Meridian Hill Park, Washington, D.C., is a bronze work by Paul Dubois honoring the French heroine. Gifted by the Société des Femmes de France in 1922, it symbolizes courage and female solidarity. Located near the park's cascading fountain, it is part of a notable collection of sculptures in the historic urban park. The statue has experienced some damage, including the loss of Joan's sword.