![]() Interactive map of Statue of Barbara Rose Johns | |
| Location | United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°53′24″N 77°00′33″W / 38.8899°N 77.0091°W |
| Designer | Steven Weitzman |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Bronze |
| Dedicated date | 2025 |
| Dedicated to | Barbara Rose Johns |
A statue of American civil rights activist Barbara Rose Johns by Steven Weitzman was installed at the United States Capitol, in Washington, D.C., in 2025.[1][2][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "U.S. Capitol unveils statue of teen civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns, taking Robert E. Lee's spot". NBC News. 2025-12-17. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ "Statue of Black teen who fought segregation replaces Robert E. Lee at U.S. Capitol". The Washington Post. 2025-12-16. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ Treisman, Rachel (2025-12-16). "Her 1951 walkout helped end school segregation. Now her statue is in the U.S. Capitol". NPR. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
