Did You Know?
A large monument to Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy,
is within view from the White House in Washington D.C.
A bronze statue of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann set in a marble superstructure
was built and dedicated in Washington D. C. by the American Institute
of Homeopathy (AIH) with the help of President McKinley, a supporter
of homeopathy and guest of honor at the ceremony, on June 21,
1900. The monument is located at the intersection of 16th Street
and Massachusetts Avenue (Scott Circle) in Washington D.C., a
location that can be seen from the White House. The sculptor
was C. H. Niehaus and the architect was Julius. F. Harder.
The monument was rededicated June 21, 2000 on its 100th Anniversary
at the Centennial Celebration of the AIH. |
