What is Statue of Freedom?
[[Image:Statue of Freedom, Washington, D.C.jpg|200px|thumb|''Statue of Freedom'']] The '''''Statue of Freedom''''' is a [[statue]] of a woman that is on top of the [[United States Capitol]]. It was made in 1863 by Thomas Crawford. The woman is a [[symbol]] - she was not an actual person but stands for the idea of [[freedom]]. She is holding a shield and a [[laurel wreath]] in one hand. In the other hand, she is holding a sword that is sheathed (in its case). The statue stands on the peak of the dome, beckoning ideas and statutes that will be for the good of America and humanity. {{US-stub}} [[Category:Buildings and structures in Washington, D.C.]]