San Martín, José de: Memorial near the State Dept in Washington, D.C. by Augustine-Alexandre Dumont

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This bronze memorial by Augustine-Alexandre Dumont honors José de San Martín, a key figure in South American independence. Situated near the State Department in Washington, D.C., it commemorates San Martín's leadership in liberating Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The monument symbolizes shared democratic ideals between the Americas and is located at Virginia Avenue and 20th Street NW.