Monument Monday – General Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial at the base of Capitol Hill sits between the Capitol Building and the Capitol Reflecting pool. The memorial consists of three major statutes and is the largest equestrian statue in the country.
The first statue depicts General Grant calmly sitting on horseback, which was typical of him demeanor during the excitement of battle. He is surrounded by four oversized lions. Bronze panels on the statute’s base depict infantry maneuvers.
The other two major statues are teams of mounted Union cavalry and artillery troops in full charge.
The cavalry group, shows seven riders charging into …read more
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