Jefferson Statue Arrives at White House | US News

A brand-new $150,000 life-size bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson, sculpted by Colorado artist George Lundeen, has arrived at the White House—just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday. Depicting Jefferson drafting the Declaration of Independence, the statue is poised to join other Founding Father sculptures in the Rose Garden, as President Trump plans to unveil it there. This follows last fall’s installation of a George Washington statue and the recent redesign of the Rose Garden, complete with a stone patio and Presidential Walk of Fame. The timing is symbolic: July 4th marks both the Declaration’s signing and Jefferson’s death in 1826. Sculptor Lundeen and filmmaker Steven C. Barber, who helped arrange the donation, are thrilled—calling the piece “fabulous” and anticipating its grand reveal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/24f0cdb0edbe3db7