I never realized before, but there are four sculptures at the top of the monument, each facing a different direction. They’re all identical, more or less, despite my thinking that they weren’t from the ground.
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Didn't the top of the tower used to emit steam to create a fire-like illusion? Perhaps it still does…
The angle of the heads of the figures is different; perhaps, like the shrouds of the Sphinxes, that is an architectural allegory? Beyond my job description.As to the steam – a photo from the Wiki article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Liberty_Memorial_By_Night.jpg and the article itself:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_MemorialIt's supposed to be one of the best (if not THE best) WWI mnuseums in the country.
I just noticed the expressions of the statues are different and the clasped hands are different – along with the angles of the heads, this HAS to be a comment on the pain of the country.I wonder if the museum contains smaller replicas of these statues, along with explanations; after all, they are waaay up high and many eyes would miss the details.
Courage, Honor, Patriotism, and Sacrifice are their names. They also wear separate crowns
Interesting! The recent renovation of the Solders’ Memorial in St. Louis included similar words at the base of the four equestrian statues that flank the two entrances of that building.