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THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES
Of the eight inscriptions that adorn the inner sanctum of the library's Main Reading Room, four of them extol God's greatness. The above damsel represents Religion. The Scripture chosen to best describe Religion is taken from the Old Testament Prophet Micah: "What doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God," - MICAH 6:8
THE FIFTH DAY of CREATION
On the roof level of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are the Seven Aubusson Tapestries entitled: "The Seven Days of Creation" by Australian artist John Coburn. Gift of Australia to the memory of John F. Kennedy, they depict God's creation of the universe in Genesis, Chapter One. The artist's own caption for the Fifth Day of Creation reads:
"God created the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and the beasts of the dry land"
EAST PORTICO of the SUPREME COURT of the UNITED STATES
Above the Bench, on the outer facade of the Supreme Court, this outstanding sculpture by Herman McNeil shows Moses in the center, seated in the Chair of the Law. He holds the two tablets of the Law, the Ten Commandments, in either hand. On either side are lawmakers from the past. The Ten Commandments are also featured in prominence above the Bench in the Inner Courtroom of the Supreme Court.
MARBLE BAS RELIEF
Above the East Steps of the Capitol, the traditional site where United States Presidents are sworn into office with their left hand upon the Bible, is Luigi Persico's magnificent portrayal of "The Genius of America". America stands in the center with a spear behind her and a shield with the U.S.A. upon it. To the right, HOPE beckons her to proceed, but she points towards JUSTICE, to her left, who holds a pair of scales and a scroll, with CONSTITUTION, 17 September 1787, upon it. The implication is that without Justice, there is no Hope for America, her Hope being squarely based upon the Constitution, which is based upon the Declaration of Independence, which in turn is based upon the Word of God.
STATUARY HALL – U.S. CAPITOL
Marcus Whitman, first missionary to Washington State, was chosen as their greatest hero. He holds his Bible in one hand, his medical equipment in the other.