Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
An outdoor statue of Eleftherios Venizelos is installed outside the Embassy of Greece, on Massachusetts Avenue between Sheridan Circle and 22nd Street, NW,[1] in Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., United States. It was erected by the Hellenic Parliament in 2009. Near the statue is a plaque with the inscription: Eleftherios Venizelos / 1864–1936 / Liberal Politician, Statesman, Social Reformer / One of the most prominent Greek and European Leaders of the 20th Century. / He marked the modernization of Greece with his political initiatives.[2]
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| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Subject | Eleftherios Venizelos |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
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See also
References
- A Defining Statue of Ataturk
- "Eleftherios Venizelos". The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
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