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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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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.
What is name of the statue on top of the US capitol?
Statue of Freedom ; see related link below .
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.
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 holds their meetings in the Capitol building in Washington DC?
Congress meets in the US Capitol building.
Who works at the CA. capitol?
US senators work in the Capitol building.
Which building does us senator and us representative work in?
In a u.s. capitol building
In which building would US senetor or a US representative work?
The Capitol Building
Picture of the statue of freedom on top of the us capitol?
lady freedom
Can you tour the US capitol building?
Yes. you can tour the U.S. capitol building. See below link:
