Statue of Freedom
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The Statue of Freedom, also known as Armed Freedom or simply Freedom, is a bronze statue designed by Thomas Crawford that, since 1863, has crowned the United States Capitol dome. Originally named Free
Statue of Freedom (model, 1854–1857; cast 1860–1862)
Statue on top of the Capitol Building's dome (2023)
Statue of Freedom, United States Capitol Building (2007)
The Statue of Freedom was removed from the dome for five months in 1993.
United States Capitol
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The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill
Statue of Freedom
…Freedom Statue of Freedom (model, 1854–1857; cast 1860–1862) Artist Thomas Crawford Dimensions 5.9 m (19.5 ft) Weight 15,000 pounds (6,800 kg) Location United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., U.S. The Statue of Freedom, also known as Armed Freedom or simply Freedom, is a bronze statue designed by Thomas Crawford that, since…
The west front of the U.S. Capitol in 2007
The west front of the United States Capitol in 2024
William Thornton's approved design for the Capitol, 1793
1800 painting of the Capitol