The Shaw Memorial is a prominent sculpture located in Boston, Massachusetts. Created by artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens, it honors Robert Gould Shaw, a Union Army officer who led the first African American regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, during the American Civil War. The memorial was dedicated in 1897 and features a bronze relief depicting Shaw on horseback, surrounded by his soldiers. The memorial is situated on Beacon Street near the Boston Common and serves as a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought for their freedom. It is considered one of the finest examples of public art in the United States and is a significant historical landmark.