Highlights

Botanical Name
Ulmus americana
Year
2008
Location
Capitol Square, S.W.
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Plaque Text

U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree

Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'
(Valley Forge American Elm)

To Honor the Service and Sacrifice of
Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson
of the U.S. Capitol Police - End of Watch July 24, 1998

Sponsored by:
Majority Leader Harry Reid

July 24, 2008

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