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"It also reminds us of the rows of grotesque gargoyles or demons’ heads that have recently been painted on the southeast and northeast corridor walls of the Library of Congress’ Thomas Jefferson Building Main Vestibule, replacing a group of our nation’s founders kneeling in prayer"
posted ago by newfunturistic ago by newfunturistic +5 / -1

Saw this entry in that pdf from the other day:

"It also reminds us of the rows of grotesque gargoyles or demons’ heads that have recently been painted on the southeast and northeast corridor walls of the Library of Congress’ Thomas Jefferson Building Main Vestibule, replacing a group of our nation’s founders kneeling in prayer which has been on the walls since 1897, when the building was constructed."

Can't find info about this. Bing AI said:

"I did find some information about the founders kneeling in prayer that you mentioned. They are part of a series of 16 bronze statues that depict the Founding Fathers of the United States in various poses and expressions1. They were commissioned by the Library of Congress in 1897, when the building was completed, to commemorate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence2. The statues are located on the east corridor and entrance to the Main Reading Room, and they are meant to symbolize the ideals and values of American democracy3."

See if you can find pics of what they're talking about here.

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