Art & History

National Statuary Hall Collection

North Dakota

Image of North Dakota statue

John Burke, 1859–1937

Statesman

“Honest John” rode a wave of popular support for Progressive programs all the way to the governor’s office. He championed new laws to protect the public, but his greatest legacy was reducing corruption in state politics.

Avard Fairbanks, Bronze, 1962 Back to List >>
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