Washington DC has many bridges in it. This one is the Arlington Memorial bridge. The arches on it are beautiful and the Potomic river peacefully flows under it. The side opposite Washington DC is adorned with 8 ft high eagles. I'm sure that you guessed that this bridge takes you to Arlington National Cemetary. Also on that side of the bridge is the former home of General Lee. It seems ironic that the first thing on the Washington side is the Lincoln Memorial. This was done on purpose to symbolize the coming together of the North and the South.This huge statue is one of the four
that were given to the U.S. from
Italy. They stand on pedestals near the Washington side of the Arlington Memorial bridge. They are beautiful Greek revival horses and riders. One is called Music and Harvest. Another is Aspiration and Literature. This one is called Valor. The last one is Sacrifice. I love the smoothness and detail in the muscles of the horses and people depicted in the statues. They seem so noble and honorable -two characteristics that I value greatly.
Italy. They stand on pedestals near the Washington side of the Arlington Memorial bridge. They are beautiful Greek revival horses and riders. One is called Music and Harvest. Another is Aspiration and Literature. This one is called Valor. The last one is Sacrifice. I love the smoothness and detail in the muscles of the horses and people depicted in the statues. They seem so noble and honorable -two characteristics that I value greatly.
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