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National Archives Washington DC North Pediment

WASHINGTON DC, United States — The "Destiny" pediment, created by Adolph Alexander Weinman in 1935, crowns the Pennsylvania Avenue facade of the National Archives Building. This 106-foot-wide by 18-foot-high limestone sculpture features allegorical figures representing themes of peace, war, history, and achievement, centered around the figure of Destiny flanked by eagles mounted on fasces.

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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The "Destiny" pediment, created by Adolph Alexander Weinman in 1935, crowns the Pennsylvania Avenue facade of the National Archives Building. This 106-foot-wide by 18-foot-high limestone sculpture features allegorical figures representing themes of peace, war, history, and achievement, centered around the figure of Destiny flanked by eagles mounted on fasces.