James Buchanan Memorial facts for kids
Quick facts for kids James Buchanan Memorial |
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| Artist | Hans Schuler |
| Year | 1930 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 190 cm × 200 cm (74 in × 79 in) |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| 38°55′11″N 77°02′06″W / 38.91968°N 77.03497°W | |
| Owner | National Park Service |
The James Buchanan Memorial is a special statue and monument. It is made of bronze and granite. You can find it in Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C.. An architect named William Gorden Beecher designed it. The famous Maryland artist Hans Schuler sculpted the figures.
This memorial honors James Buchanan, who was the 15th President of the United States. It was first planned in 1916. The U.S. Congress approved it in 1918. The memorial was finished and shown to the public on June 26, 1930.
About the Memorial's Design
The memorial features a large statue of President Buchanan. On either side of him are two other figures. These figures represent important ideas. One figure stands for "law," and the other for "diplomacy." Diplomacy means handling relationships between countries.
There is also a quote carved into the memorial. It comes from Jeremiah S. Black, who worked for Buchanan. The quote says: "The incorruptible statesman whose walk was upon the mountain ranges of the law." This means Buchanan was an honest leader. He always followed the rules and laws.
Location and Other Monuments
The James Buchanan Memorial is located in the nation's capital. It is not the only monument to Buchanan. There is another monument in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. This earlier monument was built where Buchanan was born. It was finished in 1911. The memorial in Washington, D.C., adds to the way Buchanan is remembered.
