Final answer:
Gallaudet University awarded Foster a bronze memorial statue for Dr. Gallaudet, who founded the school for the deaf in Washington D.C. The sculpture portrays Dr. Gallaudet seated next to the student Alice Cogswell. He uses sign language to spell the letter 'a' to the girl, representing a new method of education for those who are hearing.
Step-by-step explanation:
Gallaudet University awarded Foster a bronze memorial statue for Dr. Gallaudet, who founded the school for the deaf in Washington D.C.
The sculpture portrays Dr. Gallaudet seated next to the student Alice Cogswell. Dr. Gallaudet uses sign language to spell the letter 'a' to the girl, representing a new method of education for those who are hearing.