Statue of Freedom, Bronze statue at United States Capitol, United States
The Statue of Freedom measures 19.5 feet in height and weighs 15,000 pounds, standing at the summit of the United States Capitol dome in Washington.
Thomas Crawford created the bronze statue in 1855, and after his death, other artists completed the work before its installation atop the Capitol in 1863.
The female figure wears a helmet with nine stars and eagle feathers, holding a sword and laurel wreath to represent military strength and national victory.
Visitors can observe the statue from multiple locations around the National Mall, with optimal viewing angles from the east side of the Capitol building.
The cast-iron pedestal beneath the statue features a globe inscribed with E Pluribus Unum, extending an additional 18.5 feet above the dome structure.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1860
Creator: Thomas Crawford
Height: 590 cm
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 38.88983,-77.00906
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
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