The Statue of Freedom-also known as Armed Freedom or simply Freedom-is a bronze statue designed by Thomas Crawford(1814-1857) that, since 1863, has crowned the dome of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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At the base of Pompey's statue, in the Capitol.
The goddess on top of the U.S. Capitol is known as Freedom, or sometimes as the Statue of Freedom. Designed by sculptor Thomas Crawford, she stands 19.5 feet tall and is made of bronze. The statue depicts a female figure wearing a helmet and holding a staff topped with a liberty cap, symbolizing freedom and democracy. The statue was placed atop the Capitol dome in 1863.
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The Statue of Freedom-also known as Armed Freedom or simply Freedom-is a bronze statue designed by Thomas Crawford(1814-1857) that, since 1863, has crowned the dome of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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At the base of Pompey's statue, in the Capitol.
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The nickname of the pinnacle on the Capitol building is the "Statue of Freedom." This bronze statue, which stands atop the dome of the U.S. Capitol, depicts a female figure representing freedom and was designed by sculptor Thomas Crawford. The statue is a prominent symbol of American democracy and ideals.
The U.S. Capitol building, including the Statue of Freedom on top, stands at approximately 288 feet tall. The dome itself reaches about 180 feet, while the Statue of Freedom adds another 19.5 feet. This makes the total height from the ground to the top of the statue around 288.5 feet.
The Capitol is topped by a large bronze statue called "The Statue of Freedom", and depicts a female figure wearing a feathered eagle helmet and carrying a sword and shield. For this reason, it is also sometimes called "Armed Freedom." The statue is approximately 6 meters tall and was completed in 1863.
In 1937, a statue of Popeye (The Sailor Man) was erected in Crystal City, Texas, "The Spinach Capitol"