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Statue of Atatürk (Sheridan Circle)

Coordinates: 38°54′42″N 77°03′03″W / 38.911758°N 77.050789°W / 38.911758; -77.050789
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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
ArtistNuray Anahtar
Year2013 (2013)
TypeSculpture
MediumBronze
SubjectMustafa Kemal Atatürk
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
Coordinates38°54′42″N 77°03′03″W / 38.911758°N 77.050789°W / 38.911758; -77.050789

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is an outdoor bronze sculpture of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk by Nuray Anahtar, installed outside the Turkish Ambassador's Residence (1606 23rd Street NW), on the periphery of Sheridan Circle, in Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., United States. It was unveiled by the Atatürk Society of America (ASA) in November 2013.[1][2] It is one of two statues in Washington, D.C. depicting Kemal Atatürk; the other is installed in front of the Embassy of Turkey, which is also located in Embassy Row.

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References

  1. ^ Bulent Atalay. "A Defining Statue of Ataturk – National Geographic Society (blogs)". Newswatch.nationalgeographic.com. Retrieved 2016-09-27.
  2. ^ [1][dead link]