National Archives (south side): Acroterion Eagles statue in Washington, D.C. by James Earle Fraser located in James M. Goode's Federal Triangle area

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The Acroterion Eagles statue is a limestone sculpture by James Earle Fraser located on the south side of the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C.'s Federal Triangle. Created around the time the Archives opened in 1935, it symbolizes strength and vigilance, complementing the building's role in preserving key U.S. documents. This work is part of a larger collection of Fraser's sculptures in the area and is documented in authoritative sources on Washington's public art.