Benjamin Henry Latrobe : United States Capitol

Found on the back of each dollar bill in circulation, two parts to the United States Great Seal appear; one of these symbols, an unfinished pyramid with an eye, may be an unknown symbol to many current Americans. In The American Revolution Gordon Wood poses rhetorically, “how many Americans today know what the pyramid and eye on the Great Seal mean” (99). Though many Americans cannot recount the neoclassical reference, this symbol of long lasting strength symbolizes the colonists’ view of a constitution. The strength of the pyramids that have withstood thousands of years or sun and storms is the strong base layer. In America this essential base is not bricks it is a robust citizenry. In the 1760’s Americans viewed a constitution as a written

One reason why the founding of the US is so phenomenal is because the founding fathers were able to create a nation with a government, out of people who were against any type of political power (due to all previous corrupted rulers). There were also many people who were against the idea of a “band of national advocates.” (Ellis 9). People divided and scattered came together as a nation--which is a miracle in itself.

The Washington Monument took much longer than planned to build due to the Civil War. The visual element of the Washington monument is a tall pillar with a pyramid on the top. This kind of visual was used by Egyptians a long time ago. The structure of the Washington Monument changed multiple times. These changes were due to different architectures planning the monument as well as different people in the public having different ideas as to what the monument should look like for what it was supposed to convey. The Washington monument is built of white stone from the top to bottom. The Washington Monument is extremely large and is the most noticeable monument in Washington DC due to its extreme height. This provides to Washington Monument with gradeur. The Washington Monument was once one of the tallest stone buildings in the world. The Washington Monument encourages visitors to stay further away from it. Due to the large height someone must be standing far away from it in order to get the whole monument in the picture. Also, the circle of flags at the bottom of the monument encourage people to stay away from it. These items suggest remoteness when viewing the Washington Monument. Though the Washington Monument does suggest remoteness it also is accessible. You are able to walk right up the Washington Monument even though the best way to view the monument may not be up

Kenneth R. Bowling’s article “From "Federal Town" to "National Capital" Ulysses S. Grant and the Reconstruction of Washington, D.C.” presents how Grant changed more than the designation, but also changed the national identity of Washington, D.C. Bowling contends that Washington D.C. lacked in a national identity as compared to its European counterparts – London, Paris, Rome, and Berlin. He affirms that a national capital would be the political, cultural, and commercial center of a nation, more than just a place where government conducted their business. He describes what a nation capital should reflect: “It is the center of national culture, including educational institutions, museums, professional and learned societies, theater, fashion, and often the home, or second home, of the so-called rich, well-born, and able. It can also be a center of commerce and finance.

The Capitol was a place where the American spirit could inspire, grow, and thrive through many in the form of words and events. The Capitol hosted many events that inspired a countless number of people .Some include Patrick Henry’s speech and the raising of the Grand Union flag. It held many famous patriots and loyalists. When a place holds that much importance it would deserve a reward or prize. People would be inspired by what someone would say or do. The amount of courage and risk of speaking for the American way in the Capitol was large. That is what made it inspiring. That people would speak out against Parliament and the British King even when they knew the risk and danger of doing so. This is just one reason why the Capitol is deserving

The most stunning monument in our capital is the Washington Monument. At 555 feet high, it is the tallest such monument in the world. It is an obelisk by shape, yet not a true obelisk because it is not carved out of a single stone. The monument was built at intervals between 1848 and 1885. It memorializes George Washington's achievements and his devotion to principles and to his country.

C, is also a city with great significance in the US. DC has an immense amount of museums, with the Smithsonian Museums, the Newseum, and many others. There are many memorials celebrating leaders in our past whom have helped create and establish America including the Lincoln, Jefferson, and MLK memorials. There are many entertainment parks and sporting events in DC. There are 4 professional sports teams in DC as well as many other experiences.

There are many notable pieces of architecture from Virginia’s past. Among these are the Governor’s Palace, Gunpowder Magazine, Capitol, and Bruton Parish Church. The Williamsburg Foundation will make a commemorative coin honoring one of these historical structures. All of these buildings were important, but the most relevant, historically influential, and related to Williamsburg’s vision statement is the Capitol. The Capitol should be commemorated by the Williamsburg Foundation.

It is through the landmarks of DC - the memorials, the government bureaus, and the White House - that current citizens, potential citizens, and non-potential citizens possibly experience the restorative effects accessible through Washington's representative geography.

So young Benjamin used a false name and slid them under the factory’s door at night to get them published. After relations with his brother got sour he left Boston and moved to New York then to Philadelphia. He worked in Philadelphia for sometime then left to London in hopes to secure his own printing shop. After plans fell through and being very short on cash, he decided to stay in London until he was able to pay his way home. When he returned he got married to Deborah Reads, girl he met and fell in love with many years earlier. He worked in many other printing shops publishing his works until his career really took a turn for the better when he joined the Free Masons. He was elected the leader very shortly after. During this time he wrote the agreement for the Library Company of Philadelphia and this became the first public library in America.

1. The founding of the United States was was so phenomenal because the nation rose above such a strong power, being the British Empire, and no other nation in the era of the 1700’s gained independence that has still survived to this day.

In the course of human events, nothing has been more captivating, awe-inspiring, and romanticized than the foundation of the United States. The idea of few colonies rebelling against the world’s most powerful Empire and country, successfully declaring independence from such country, and laying out the foundation for a system of government that the world had not yet seen has amazed the masses of future generations to this day. What is even more mystifying is the men behind the foundation of the United States; such men as Gen. George Washington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and many more. These men have been elevated to an almost god like status, intellectuals who just knew how and what to

The White House survived near destruction in the War of 1812, a major expansion in 1902, and a near-total reconstruction in the early 1950s — yet each time the essence of the building was preserved. Amazingly, if George Washington were to see it today, he would easily recognize the structure he once called the "President’s

Americans have always stived to be the best in all they do. This is shown through architexture. If you are looking for views, The Gateway Arch and the Sears Tower are where you can get views from incredible heights. Yet as tall as these structures are ,if they were laid sideways would not even be close to as long as the Verranzo-Narrows Bridge , the longest bridge in the United States. These structures prove that with God's help man can accomplish incredible

"Traditionally, a successful terrorist campaign required an audience 'terrorism is theatre,' as Brian Jenkins has suggested. Yet, the attacks in Bali, London, Madrid and New York suggest that the newest wave of terrorist groups also want people dead, not just watching" (Forest, 2006). When it comes to issues of homeland security and national security, one commonly thinks of the banking and finance institutions, communications, the safety of the water supply, energy, food and agriculture, and comparable issues. However, the nation has a truly wide range of vulnerabilities that exceed even those issues. For instance, two areas of vulnerability are educational institutions and national monuments/icons. It's not a surprise that these sector specific plans have a certain level of interdependence, given the overlap that these two arenas have in nature. A national monument or icon is a physical structure or object that represents the country's traditions, values, history and has a purpose of memorializing notable aspects of the nation's heritage or values and which also represents a point of interest for visitors (dhs.gov, 2010). Educational facilities have an extreme essence that is comparable to national monuments: they're places of history and promise. Institutions like Harvard and the University of Chicago were founded by some of the nation's brightest and most influential historical figures and are destinations in their own