Thomas Jefferson Statue Installed in White House Rose Garden
A bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson has been added to the White House Rose Garden, joining existing sculptures of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton. The statue depicts the third U.S. president drafting the Declaration of Independence. The installation was announced on July 20, 2026, by the New York Times.
Key facts
- Statue depicts Thomas Jefferson drafting the Declaration of Independence
- Joins statues of Washington, Franklin, and Hamilton in the Rose Garden
- Installation reported on July 20, 2026
- Located at the White House Rose Garden
Entities
Institutions
- White House
- New York Times
Locations
- White House Rose Garden
- Washington, D.C.
- United States