Titanic Memorial at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney

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The Titanic Memorial at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., sculpted by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, honors the men who died in the 1912 Titanic disaster while saving women and children. Erected by the Women of America, it commemorates the noble sacrifice of all victims. The granite monument is located near P and 4th Streets SW, close to the Waterfront-SEU Metro station. It is part of the city's notable outdoor sculptures and is cataloged by the Smithsonian.