| Winston Churchill | |
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| Artist | William M. McVey |
| Year | 1966 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 210 cm× 110 cm× 180 cm(84 in× 42 in× 72 in) |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| 38°55.189′N77°03.690′W / 38.919817°N 77.061500°W Coordinates: 38°55.189′N77°03.690′W / 38.919817°N 77.061500°W | |
| Owner | English Speaking Union |
Winston Churchill is a portrait sculpture by William M. McVey. It is constructed of cast bronze. [1]
It was unveiled by Dean Rusk, on 9 April 1966. [2]
A model is in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. [3]
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