dcMemorials.com << Previous -- Home -- Next >> Full list of all 1,000+ -- Indexed by Subject -- Indexed by Location -- Indexed by Artist       >      Buy THE Definitive Guide to D.C. Sculpture The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C. Sorry, this isn't one of the 1008 photographed sites. If you have some photos you'd like to contribute, please send them to Marv@dcMemorials.com U.S. Capitol: George Washington & the Revolutionary War Door in Washington, D.C. by Thomas Crawford George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was a central, critical figure in the founding of the United States of America, as well as the nation's first president (1789–1797). Before becoming one of the major founding fathers of the nation, as well as president, Washington led the Continental Army to victory over the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). Washington was seen as symbolizing the new nation and republicanism in practice. His devotion to civic virtue made him an exemplary figure among early American politicians. During Washington's funeral oration, Henry Lee said that of all Americans, he was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Scholars consistently rank him, together with Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as one of the top three U.S. Presidents. Source: Wikipedia The United States Capitol is the capitol building that serves as the seat of government for the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located on top of Capitol Hill at the east end of the National Mall. Although not in the geographic center of the District of Columbia, the Capitol is the focus by which the quadrants of the district are divided. Curiously, the west face, which faces the National Mall, is often taken to be the "front" of the building, but actually the true front is the east face. The building is marked by its central dome above a rotunda and two wings, one for each chamber of Congress: the north wing is the Senate chamber and the south wing is the House of Representatives chamber. Above these chambers are galleries where visitors can watch the Senate and House of Representatives. It is an example of the Neoclassical architecture style. Source: Wikipedia See other nearby attractions . Links: Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog: Control number 75002486 . Wikipedia article on Washington . General Location: US Capitol Bldg (East front of the Senate (north) side) See other nearby attractions . Nearby Metro Stations: Capitol South (Orange, Blue) All 34 nearby . Subject: . George Washington All 21 pieces this subject . US Presidents All 48 pieces this subject . Revolutionary War All 53 pieces this subject . Artist: Thomas Crawford (Sculptor ) All 5 pieces by this artist, Thomas U Walter (Architect ) All 8 pieces by this artist . Medium: Bronze . Printed References: . The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington D.C. -- James M Goode (A14/p62) . DCM#180

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