Perhaps the grandest of these, standing atop the Capitol dome like a national wedding-cake topper, is the bronze “Statue of Freedom.” It wouldn’t exist without the artistry and genius of an ...

as seen rising behind the iconic Statue of Freedom atop the U.S. Capitol. One of our amazing Weather Watchers captured this breathtaking celestial moment, and we can't help but swoon over the ...

As the sun rises and sets, the Statue of Freedom remains a constant ... ensuring the Capitol's seamless functioning through discreet maintenance and security tasks. This hidden world beneath ...

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Dozens of lawmakers and faith leaders gathered in the U.S. Capitol ... Faith and Freedom Coalition. But while those in attendance at the ceremony celebrated the statue ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Many D.C. natives and visitors to the National Mall have heard the stories behind the buildings and the monuments, but the Black history has not always been told. Jesse J.

according to Architect of the Capitol. The famous, gigantic dome was later added during an expansive addition in 1855, designed by Thomas U. Walter. Atop the dome sits the "Statue of Freedom," a ...