SAN MARTíN, José de: Memorial east of the Tidal Basin near the State Dept in Washington, D.C. by Augustine-Alexandre Dumont located in James M. Goode's Foggy Bottom area

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The José de San Martín Memorial in Washington, D.C. honors the Argentine general and liberator who played a crucial role in South America's independence. Sculpted by Augustine-Alexandre Dumont, the bronze statue is located east of the Tidal Basin near the State Department in the Foggy Bottom area. San Martín is celebrated as a national hero of Argentina and a symbol of democracy and liberty. The memorial is part of a broader collection of sculptures commemorating international figures in the U.S. capital.