Last updated: October 23, 2024
Place
Benito Pablo Juárez Memorial
NPS / Kelsey Graczyk
Quick Facts
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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Public Transit
Benito Juárez (1806-1872) was known as known as the father of modern Mexico and president from 1858 until 1872. During his political career, Juárez successfully defended his government against the French, the Catholic Church, and military and conservative opponents. Juárez is remembered as a progressive reformer committed to defending democracy. Mexico gave this 12-foot bronze statue of Benito Juárez to the United States in 1969.
Memorial authorized 1968 (82 Stat. 1154), dedicated 1970
To see more Latino leader memorials and statues in DC, visit the Avenue of Latino Leaders page.
Inscriptions
Pedestal front
Respect for the Rights of Others is Peace
BENITO JUAREZ
1806 1872
The People of Mexico to the People of the United States of America
El Repeto al Derecho Ajeno es la Paz
1806 1872
El Pueblo de Mexico al Pueblo de los Estados Unidos de America
Sculptor's signature: bottom of the low pedestal on which Juarez is resting his book
A. Cencetfi
Scultore
Roma 1891
pedestal back
EN ESTE SITIO FUE DEPOSITADA
TIERRA DE GUELATAO OAXACA.
LUGAR DE ORIGEN DEL PRESIDENTE
BENITO JUAREZ
7 DE ENERO DE 1969
Pedestal, back right corner
Luis Ortiz Macedo
Luis A. Sosa V.
Arquitectos
Diciembre 1968