Location:
Plaza de Cibeles, s/n
Madrid, Spain 28014
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude 40.4203776º N
Longitude 3.6920044º W
Historical Significance:
President General Presely Merritt Wagoner Preserving Peace and Friendship tour to Spain in Ocotber 2006 placed a historical marker to honor the memory of Spain's role in the American Revolution.
Historical Designations:
- City Landmark
Historical Marker:
- Marker Date: October 25, 2006
- State of Historical Marker: NSDAR Headquarters
- Marker Organization: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; Placed by President General Presley Merritt Wagoner
- Marker Text
English:
Commemorating Spanish Aid to the Independence of the United States of America
This plaque commemorates Spanish aid to the United States of America, 1776-1783. His Majesty King Carlos III provided diplomatic support through the Count of Floridablanca and the Count of Aranda and military and naval expeditions under Bernardo de Gálvez in the Gulf of Mexico. Spain also contributed financial aid for supplies, including cannons, gunpowder, tents, uniforms, quinine and food distributed via Havana and Mexico. The Treaty of Friendship, Limits and Navigation was signed at Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, on October 27, 1795, formalizing a supportive and enduring diplomatic relationship. Spain's important role during the American War for Independence is acknowledged with gratitude.
Spanish:
Conmemoración de la ayuda española a la Independencia de los Estados Unidos de América
Está placa conmemora la ayuda española a los Estados Unidos de América entre 1776 y 1783. Su Majestad el Rey Carlos III proporcionó apoyo diplomático por medio del Conde de Floridablanca y del Conde de Aranda y expediciones militares y navales al mando de Bernardo de Gálvez en el Golfo de México. España también aportó ayuda económica para suministros, como cañones, pólvora, tiendas de campaña, uniformes, quinina y alimentos, distribuidos a través de La Habana y México. El 27 de octubre de 1795 se firmó el Tratado de Amistad, Fronteras y Navegación en el Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, formalizando así una duradera relación diplomática de colaboración. El importante papel desempeñado por España durante la Guerra de la Independencia de Estados Unidos es reconocido con agradecimiento.
Funding:
The España Chapter in Madrid monitors it to check and make sure it is not damaged and in good condition. It is now owned and maintained by (Patrimonio) Government of Spain and the Madrid City Hall.
Tourism:
- Open to the Public
- Family Friendly
Acknowledgement (What are the Daughters doing with the property today?):
The España Chapter, NSDAR, frequently goes by to check on the marker. We always stop by when we have visiting DAR members or when the Casa de America hosts a conference or event. Marker was placed by The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, October 2006.
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