Thomas Jefferson Statue Installed in White House Rose Garden
President Donald Trump has continued his efforts to reshape the White House grounds by installing a life-size bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson in the Rose Garden. This addition brings the total number of sculptures in the Rose Garden to five,…
Philadelphia, PA, July 21, 2026 —
A life-size bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson has been installed in the White House Rose Garden, marking the latest addition to the grounds under President Donald Trump’s initiative to reshape the area.
The new statue increases the total number of sculptures in the Rose Garden to five. The existing statues include figures of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and a sculpture titled “Freedom’s Charge.”
According to the provided information, some of these statues are on loan from Harlan Crow, identified as a conservative art collector.
A statement from the White House indicated that these installations are part of a broader effort to “beautify and honor our Nation’s Capital.” The exact timeline for when the statues were installed or when the loan agreements were made was not provided.
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