Double Candle, 2018

Historical marker location:

767 Jefferson Dr SW, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Jefferson Drive Southwest just west of 7th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling east.)

Sterling Ruby, American, b. Bitburg, Germany, 1972. Bronze; Approved acquisition of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

The District was the site of one of the first major race riots in U.S. history: The Washington, D.C. race riot of 1919 was sparked by tensions between white and black residents and lasted for several days. It resulted in 15 deaths and over 100 injuries.