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Title
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The Genius of America
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Description
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A pediment on the US Capitol, made of sandstone, it is 81.5 feet in length and 9 feet high. It shows justice with her scales holding the constitution, hope leaning on an anchor, and America resting her right arm on a shield inscribed USA. Next to America stands an eagle. The design relied heavily on the suggestions of President John Quincy Adams. Reproductions were made in marble by Bruno Mankowski by 1962.
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Coordinates
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United States Capitol, Washington, DC 20004
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Location
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United States Capitol, Washington, DC
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Abstract
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E. Luigi Persico's pediment at the U.S. Capitol was crafted in 1828 from sandstone. The design was influenced by President John Quincy Adams and features the female figures representing Justice, America, and Hope. The original was preserved in storage and replaced by a marble reproduction in 1962.
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Creator
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E. Luigi Persico|89
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Date
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1828
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Medium
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Virginian Sandstone|Georgia Marble
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Date Modified
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1962
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Subject
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Justice|America|Hope
