U STREET. A relatively new memorial, this sculpture is dedicated to the more than 208,000 African American soldiers who fought in the Civil War. The focal point of the paved plaza is the dramatic Spirit of Freedom sculpture, showing black soldiers heading for war. The sculpture, by Ed Hamilton, is thought to be the first major piece by a black sculptor to be placed on federal land in DC. Surrounding the piece on three sides is the Wall of Honor, which is inscribed with 209,145 names of those who fought as part of the US Colored Troops. METRO: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

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