Statue of Winston Churchill (Washington, D.C.)
A portrait sculpture of Winston Churchill by William M. McVey is installed outside the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., United States. It is constructed of cast bronze, in small percentage larger-than-life.[1]
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| Artist | William M. McVey |
| Year | 1966 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 210 cm × 110 cm × 180 cm (84 in × 42 in × 72 in) |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| 38°55.189′N 77°03.690′W | |
| Owner | English Speaking Union |
History
It was unveiled by United States Secretary of State Dean Rusk, on 9 April 1966.[2]
A model is in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.[3]
Symbolism
Leaning lightly on a walking stick, Churchill holds up his hallmark gesture of the "victory" sign, first widely seen on Victory in Europe Day, 1945.
The statue's plaque notes that one of Churchill's feet is on American soil and one on British Embassy grounds, symbolizing his dual British-American ancestry and his work towards the maintenance of the Anglo-American alliance.
References
- "Winston Churchill, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey. 1993.
- "UK Embassy in the USA - Residence's Churchill statue". Archived from the original on July 3, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
- Winston Churchill model made by William M. McVey, website of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved 2013
External links
| External video | |
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 "Winston Churchill statue", CSPAN |
- Virtual Globe Trotting
- CHURCHILL, Winston: Statue at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., DC Memorials
- Waymarking
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