The Second Division Memorial is located in President's Park, between 17th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue in

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The Memorial commemorates those who died, while serving in the 2nd Infantry Division of the U. S. Army. The artist was James Earle Fraser."Army, Second Division Memorial"
''DC Memorials.'' It was dedicated on July 18, 1936, by president

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. It was rededicated in 1962, by Gen. Maxwell Taylor, with two wings added for the battle honors of

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and the

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. The flaming sword symbolizes the defense of

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from the German advance.

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Second Infantry Division Memorial
Hmdb.org {{DEFAULTSORT:Second Division Memorial 1936 sculptures Artworks in the collection of the National Park Service Bronze sculptures in Washington, D.C. Military monuments and memorials in the United States Monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C. Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C. Works by James Earle Fraser (sculptor) President's Park

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