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Memorials and statues shaping Washington memory network
The article surveys memorials in Washington including Grant Sherman and Lee statues, the Frederick the Great memorial, and Lafayette square. It notes site debates in the Botanical Garden, elms transplanted for the Grant statue, and honors among generals, admirals, and foreign gifts. It mentions public reaction to German gifts and future name-change debates for Lafayette Square.
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Frederick the Great
Republic
Gen. Thomas
Thomas Circle
Gen. Grant
Botanical Garden
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Gen
Grant
Memorial
Memorial Hall
Ohio
Galena
Ill
Illinois
Lincoln
James A. Shields
Mlinois
Representatives of
Congress
Sheridan
Phil
Winchester
Green
Massachusetts Avenue
Gen. McPherson
Atlanta
Chickamauga
Farragut
Dupont
Sea Service
John A. Logan
Hancock
Sherman
Lafayette Square
Lafayette
Rochambeau
Great Britain
Pulaski
Steuben
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
William
United States
Speck von Sternberg
Frederick
Bartholdt
Missouri
Independence Square
Gen. Jackson
George Washington
Bartholdi
Mr. Bartholdt
General Steuben