U.S. Capitol: Freedom statue atop the dome in Washington, D.C. by Thomas Crawford, Thomas U Walter located in James M. Goode's Capitol Hill area

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The Freedom statue is a bronze allegorical sculpture by Thomas Crawford atop the U.S. Capitol dome in Washington, D.C. It symbolizes freedom and is a key artistic feature of the Capitol Hill area. The statue faces east and is part of the historic and cultural fabric of the nation's capital. It is documented in authoritative sculpture references and is near the Capitol South Metro Station.