Who does the statue represent? The one on top of Capitol buildings dome in America?

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Who does the statue represent? The one on top of Capitol buildings dome in America?

2006-07-30 09:31:41 · 2 answers · asked by googlywotsit 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture

I'm after the actual person it represents, as apposed to speculation. References to back up your answer if possible, please.
I have been led to believe it was initially supposed to be the Virgin Mary when it was made, early in the 1900's.

2006-07-30 09:40:33 · update #1

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It is, and always was, the Statue of Freedom.

2006-07-30 09:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by Keith P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It varies. It can be Liberty, Justice, freedom....etc......

2006-07-30 09:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by Albannach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋