Statue of Winston Churchill (Washington, D.C.) facts for kids
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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 / 38.919817°N 77.061500°W | |
| Owner | English Speaking Union |
The Statue of Winston Churchill is a cool sculpture of a famous leader, Winston Churchill. It was made by an artist named William M. McVey. You can find this statue outside the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., which is the capital city of the United States. The statue is made from Bronze, a type of metal, and it's a little bit bigger than a real person.
History of the Churchill Statue
This statue was officially shown to the public on April 9, 1966. A very important person, Dean Rusk, who was the United States Secretary of State at the time, helped to reveal it.
There's also a smaller version, or model, of this statue. You can see it at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which is a famous museum in Washington, D.C.
What the Statue Represents
The statue shows Churchill leaning gently on a walking stick. He is holding up his fingers in a special "victory" sign. This famous gesture was first widely seen on Victory in Europe Day in 1945, when World War II ended in Europe.
A special plaque on the statue explains something interesting. One of Churchill's feet is on American soil, and the other is on the ground of the British Embassy. This design shows that he had family from both Britain and America. It also symbolizes how hard he worked to keep the friendship and partnership strong between the United States and the United Kingdom.
