WASHINGTON, George: Statue at the American History Museum in Washington, D.C. by Horatio Greenough

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This marble statue of George Washington by Horatio Greenough is located near the American History Museum in Washington, D.C. It honors Washington's role as the first U.S. president and leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. The sculpture symbolizes his legacy as a founding father and a model of civic virtue. It is accessible via the nearby Smithsonian Metro Station.