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BARUCH Bench in the center of Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C.
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This bench was frequented by Mr. Baruch during his visits to presidents Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, Hoover and other presidents. A plaque was placed here in his honor in 1960, five years before his death, by the Boy Scouts of America.
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THE BERNARD BARUCH BENCH OF INSPIRATION
DEDICATED IN HONOR OF
MR. BARUCH'S 90TH BIRTHDAY - AUGUST 19, 1960
FOR HIS INSPIRING DEVOTION TO COUNTRY
AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO BOYHOOD
By Both The
National Capital Area Council
and the Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scout Motto -- Mr. Baruch's Philosophy
"BE PREPARED"
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With Andrew Jackson (bench is in lower left)
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0000500/00810_0000012160.jpg (added ca. 2006)
Related subjects: Other organizers or their organizations
Location: Pennsylvania Ave. & 16th St NW Washington, D.C.
Nearest Metro: McPherson Square (Orange - Blue) (click station name for all pieces nearby) (dcMem ID #810 )
Links & other sources
ADC Greater Washington, DC Street Map Book (146)
Wikipedia article on Baruch
President's Park (White House) website
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