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The centerpiece of the pediment on the PA. Ave NW side.

"Destiny," January 12, 1936 Design by Adolph A. Weinman Carved by Edward Ardolino Company

In Adolph Weinman's highly symbolic pediment for the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the National Archives Building, an enthroned Zeus-like figure "Destiny" is flanked by figures representing "The Arts of War" and "The Arts of Peace." These are surrounded by figures representing "The Romance of History" and "The Song of Achievement." Weinman's theme was that progress is determined by knowledge of the past: knowledge gained through documents held in the Archives.
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