Spirit of Freedom: African-American Civil War Memorial SE of Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. by Ed Hamilton located in James M. Goode's Sixteenth Street area

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The Spirit of Freedom memorial in Washington, D.C. honors African American soldiers of the Union Army during the Civil War. Sculpted by Ed Hamilton, it features bronze figures and walls inscribed with over 209,000 names. Located southeast of Meridian Hill Park in the Sixteenth Street area, it highlights the struggle for freedom and civil rights. The memorial is near the U Street Metro station and is a major attraction in the city.