KOSCIUSZKO, Thaddeus (Tadeusz): Memorial in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. by Antonia Popiel

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KOSCIUSZKO, Thaddeus (Tadeusz): Memorial in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. by Antonia Popiel

The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Memorial in Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C., is a bronze sculpture by Antonia Popiel honoring the Polish-American Revolutionary War hero and military engineer. Erected in 1910 by the Polish National Alliance of America, it commemorates Kosciuszko's role in fortifying key American sites and his legacy as a symbol of freedom. Located near H and 16th Streets NW, it is part of the capital's historic outdoor monuments.