Dragan Šukunda

The first Smithsonian Secretary, Joseph Henry, served from 1846 to 1878. A professor at the College of New Jersey, he was a physicist who conducted pioneering research in electromagnetism and helped set the Smithsonian on its course.

The statue takes center stage in front of the DC Court of Appeals, one of the oldest buildings in Washington DC.

The central place in the park is occupied by a beautiful fountain. The sculptures are fascinating. The right place for enjoyment and rest.