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Description
(1706-1790) Founding Father, author, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, statesman, and diplomat. A major figure in the Enlightenment for his work in physics and electricity. Depicted as he appeared at the court of Louis XVI at Versailles on the occasion of the first treaty between the U.S. and a foreign power.
Themes
Arts and Sciences
Founding of the NationCoordinates
38° 53' 41" N 77° 1' 40" W
Latitude/Longitude
38.894655,-77.027825
Authorized
1888 (25 Stat. 627)
Dedicated
1889
Sponsor
Donated by Stilson Hutchins.
Owner
FEDERAL - NPS