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She is call Freedom according to the office of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC)...
The bronze Statue of Freedom by Thomas Crawford is the crowning feature of the dome of the United States Capitol. The statue is a classical female figure of Freedom wearing flowing draperies. Her right hand rests upon the hilt of a sheathed sword; her left holds a laurel wreath of victory and the shield of the United States with thirteen stripes. Her helmet is encircled by stars and features a crest composed of an eagle's head, feathers, and talons, a reference to the costume of Native Americans.
A brooch inscribed "U.S." secures her fringed robes. She stands on a cast-iron globe encircled with the words E Pluribus Unum, the national motto at the time of her placement atop the dome. The lower part of the base is decorated with fasces and wreaths. Ten bronze points tipped with platinum are attached to her headdress, shoulders, and shield for protection from lightning. The bronze statue stands 19 feet 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 15,000 pounds. Her crest rises 288 feet above the east front plaza.
On May 9, 1993, after almost 130 years in place, the bronze statue was removed from its pedestal by helicopter for restoration. The work was needed because of extensive pitting and corrosion on the surface of the bronze and because of a crack and rusting on the cast-iron pedestal.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere are several statues in the US capital of Washington, D.C. Some examples are the Lincoln Memorial, modeled after President Abraham Lincoln, and the Jefferson Memorial, modeled after President Thomas Jefferson.
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∙ 13y agoThe Statue of Freedom crafted by Thomas Crawford.
The "Freedom" crowns the dome of the capitol since 1863.
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∙ 14y ago'The Apotheosis of Washington' in the eye of the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol was painted in the true fresco technique by Constantino Brumidi in 1865.
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∙ 10y agoThe monument at the Washington Capitol is an obelisk which commemorates the first president of the US, George Washington. It was officially opened in 1988.
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∙ 13y agoSee excellent relevant answer below.
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Who is the person on top of the capital?
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Why is there an Indian on top of the Capital Building?
There is NO Indian atop the US Capitol Building. It is a twenty feet high bronze Statue of Freedom. It was placed on 2 December 1863 in the middle of the US Civil War.
Where is the us capitol building?
The current US Capitol Building was built in the city of Washington, District of Columbia (DC).
Who holds their meetings in the capitol building in dc?
Congress meets in the US Capitol building.
Is the capitol building the legislative branch?
The capitol building is the meeting place of the US Congress which is the legislative branch of the US government.
What is name of the statue on top of the US capitol?
Statue of Freedom ; see related link below .
Who holds their meetings in the Capitol building in Washington DC?
Congress meets in the US Capitol building.
Where can one find photos on architecture of the US Capitol Building?
One can find photos on architecture of the United States capitol building by visiting the US capitol information website. One can also look on architecture blogs dedicated to the US capitol building.
Who works at the CA. capitol?
US senators work in the Capitol building.
In which building would US senetor or a US representative work?
The Capitol Building
Which building does us senator and us representative work in?
In a u.s. capitol building
Can you tour the US capitol building?
Yes. you can tour the U.S. capitol building. See below link:
Picture of the statue of freedom on top of the us capitol?
lady freedom
