Taras Shevchenko Memorial

Taras Shevchenko, who lived from 1814 to 1861, was honored as the bard of Ukraine, a 19th century Ukrainian poet, and a fighter for the independence of Ukraine and the freedom of all mankind. Under foreign Russian imperialist tyranny and colonial rule, he appealed for “The New and Righteous Law of Washington.” A memorial dedicated to the liberation, freedom and independence of all captive nations was unveiled on June 27, 1964, marking the 150th anniversary of his birth. It was authorized by the 86th Congress of the United States of America on August 31, 1960, signed into Public Law 86-749 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on September 13, 1960, and erected by Americans of Ukrainian ancestry and friends.

Washington, District of Columbia · United States