Report of the Commission to Procure Memorial Statues for the National Statuary Hall at Washington. 1876

This report documents the efforts of the Massachusetts commission charged with selecting and commissioning statues of notable figures from their state to be displayed in the National Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol. The report provides valuable insights into the cultural and political debates surrounding the creation of this iconic national landmark, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the mindset of its creators.
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