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Description
Memorial to officers, sailors and marines in the U.S. Navy who fell in defense of the Union and "Liberty of their country" during the Civil War. "They died so their country might live." Figures represent America weeping on the shoulder of History, Peace, Victory, Neptune, and Mars.
Themes
MilitaryCoordinates
38° 53' 26" N 77° 0' 44" W
Latitude/Longitude
38.89065299352955,-77.012279158771733
Authorized
1876
Dedicated
1877
Sponsor
Paid for by U.S. Government and contributions from Navy personnel
Owner
FEDERAL - OTHER - AOC