Framed by bright gold autumn foliage, the equestrian statue of General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans sits in the center of the Lafayette Park in Washington D.C., one block from the White House on November 19, 2011.
The equestrian statue of General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans sits in the center of the Lafayette Park in Washington D.C., one block from the White House. Sculpted in 1853 by Clark Mill, it was the first statue of a person on horseback ever cast in the United States. In the photo, the statue is magnificently framed by bright gold autumn foliage on November 19, 2011. Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 - June 8, 1845) was the seventh President of the United States (1829-1837). Jackson became a national hero for his actions in the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815 over the British.
The equestrian statue of General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans sits in the center of the Lafayette Park in Washington D.C., one block from the White House. Sculpted in 1853 by Clark Mill, it was the first statue of a person on horseback ever cast in the United States. In the photo, the statue is magnificently framed by bright gold autumn foliage on November 19, 2011. Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 - June 8, 1845) was the seventh President of the United States (1829-1837). Jackson became a national hero for his actions in the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815 over the British.
Close-up view of the White House North Portico. Tthe North Portico was added to the White House around 1830, in keeping with the Federal Style and the original designs for the building. Washington DC - May 7, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
White House North Portico and North Lawn
White House North Portico and North Lawn
View of the White House North Portico and North Lawn. Because it is bordered by Pennsylvania Avenue, the White House's official street address, the North Lawn is sometimes described as the front lawn. Washington DC - May 7, 2010.
View of the White House North Portico. Tthe North Portico was added to the White House around 1830, in keeping with the Federal Style and the original designs for the building. Washington DC - May 7, 2010.
View of the White House North Portico. Tthe North Portico was added to the White House around 1830, in keeping with the Federal Style and the original designs for the building. Washington DC - May 7, 2010.
View of the White House North Portico. Tthe North Portico was added to the White House around 1830, in keeping with the Federal Style and the original designs for the building. Washington DC - May 7, 2010.
View of the White House North Portico. Tthe North Portico was added to the White House around 1830, in keeping with the Federal Style and the original designs for the building. Washington DC - May 7, 2010.
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