The Standard Guide, Washington: A Handbook for VisitorsB.S. Reynolds Company, 1915 - Washington (D.C.) |
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... panels , of Italian marble , are : Minerva Dictating the Constitution to Young America , and Victory Leading Young America to Swear Fidelity at the Altar of the Union . Millett , F. D .--- Mall south of White House . Naval Monument , or ...
... panels , of Italian marble , are : Minerva Dictating the Constitution to Young America , and Victory Leading Young America to Swear Fidelity at the Altar of the Union . Millett , F. D .--- Mall south of White House . Naval Monument , or ...
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... panels of the hall have for their subjects memorable scenes in the history of the continent and of the United States . The key to each picture hangs beneath it . They are : - Landing of Columbus on San Salvador , Oct. 12 , 1492. ( By ...
... panels of the hall have for their subjects memorable scenes in the history of the continent and of the United States . The key to each picture hangs beneath it . They are : - Landing of Columbus on San Salvador , Oct. 12 , 1492. ( By ...
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... panel in the Senate Bronze Door commemorates Hamilton's gallantry at Yorktown , when be led an advanced corps to the storming of a British redoubt . ( By Stone . ) The Capitol . 29 GENERAL WASHINGTON'S RESIGNATION . THE ROTUNDA 28 ...
... panel in the Senate Bronze Door commemorates Hamilton's gallantry at Yorktown , when be led an advanced corps to the storming of a British redoubt . ( By Stone . ) The Capitol . 29 GENERAL WASHINGTON'S RESIGNATION . THE ROTUNDA 28 ...
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... panels are filled with high reliefs illustrating scenes in the career of Columbus : Columbus before the Council of Salamanca ; His Departure from the Convent of La Rabida ; the Audience before Ferdinand and Isabella ; the Sailing from ...
... panels are filled with high reliefs illustrating scenes in the career of Columbus : Columbus before the Council of Salamanca ; His Departure from the Convent of La Rabida ; the Audience before Ferdinand and Isabella ; the Sailing from ...
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... panels , set in a framework of iron . In the ceiling are painted the arms of the States . The Speaker's desk , of chiseled white marble , occupies an elevated position in the centre of the south side , and the desks of the Repre ...
... panels , set in a framework of iron . In the ceiling are painted the arms of the States . The Speaker's desk , of chiseled white marble , occupies an elevated position in the centre of the south side , and the desks of the Repre ...
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Page 61 - Pressed closely palm to palm and to his mouth Uplifted, he, as through an instrument, Blew mimic hootings to the silent owls, That they might answer him. And they would shout Across the watery vale, and shout again, Responsive to his call...
Page 61 - There was a Boy : ye knew him well, ye cliffs And islands of Winander ! — many a time At evening, when the earliest stars began To move along the edges of the hills, Rising or setting, would he stand alone Beneath the trees or by the glimmering lake, And there, with fingers interwoven, both hands Pressed closely palm to palm, and to his mouth Uplifted, he, as through an instrument, Blew mimic hootings to the silent owls, That they might answer him...
Page 120 - I mean stock to remain in this country, to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.
Page 61 - Listening, a gentle shock of mild surprise Has carried far into his heart the voice Of mountain-torrents ; or the visible scene Would enter unawares into his mind With all its solemn imagery, its rocks, Its woods, and that uncertain heaven received Into the bosom of the steady lake.
Page 86 - The pen is mightier than the sword. Behold The arch-enchanter's wand ! itself a nothing ! But taking sorcery from the master-hand To paralyze the Caesars, and to strike The loud earth breathless ! Take away the sword ; States can be, saved without it ! (Looking on the clock.) 'Tis the hour ; Retire, sir.
Page 52 - ... composed of five Senators, five Representatives, and five Justices of the Supreme Court, the decision of this commission to be final unless set aside by a concurrent vote of the two Houses of Congress.
Page 85 - We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven ; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
Page 165 - The muffled drum's sad roll has beat The soldier's last tattoo! No more on life's parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. On Fame's eternal camping ground Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards with solemn round The bivouac of the dead.
Page 108 - My fine crab-tree walking stick, with a gold head curiously wrought in the form of the cap of liberty, I give to my friend, and the friend of mankind, General Washington. If it were a Sceptre, he has merited it, and would become it.