June 21 marks the day when a bronze statue of Hahnemann was erected in Scott Circle in Washington DC, at the intersection of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Avenues.
Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) was a German physician. He is regarded as the the Father of Homeopathy, who discovered the therapeutic properties of natural substances in minute doses and formulated the principles of homeopathic practice. His book called The Organon of Medicine describes homeopathic philosophy and its guiding principles. The book is considered as one of the most important works of Hahnemann and was published in 6 editions, with the last edition being published after his death.
The American Institute of Homeopathy (the oldest national professional medical association in the US to date) asked Congress permission to erect a memorial to Hahnemann and it was authorized in January 1900. The memorial was unveiled on June 21, 1900. It depicts Samuel Hahnemann seated on a pedestal in deep thought. The panels on the wall behind the statue portray Hahnemann as a student, a chemist, a teacher, and a physician. This monument is visible from the White House.
The next time you are touring Washington DC, be sure to visit the Hahnemann Memorial!
References:
1. National Library of Medicine
2. American Institute of Homeopathy
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