U.S. Capitol: Freedom statue atop the dome in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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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 liberty and is a key artistic feature of the Capitol Building, designed by Thomas U. Walter. The statue is a well-known landmark visible from around the city and is documented in major art inventories and memorial directories.