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On a little island within Constitution Gardens in Washington, D.C., stands a memorial to the 56 original signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Organized by their representative states, each engraved signature has printed below it the signer’s name, occupation, and hometown.
Designed and sculpted by Joseph Brown, the memorial was authorized by Congress in 1978 and dedicated on July 4, 1984.
Celebrating one of history’s most rebellious documents in one of D.C’s most tranquil outdoor settings creates a moving juxtaposition well worth the visit.
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Accessible by foot year around and at all times of day. Tucked away in the shadows of the Washington Monument, nearly across the street from the White House, look for the lake that parallels the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
Published
June 13, 2025
