Architect of the Capitol (AOC)

"The memorial to Ulysses S. Grant was dedicated in 1922. It is located in Union Square, west of the U.S. Capitol Building, by the Capitol Reflecting Pool. The bronze elements were restored in 2016."

"The bells are automatically operated to strike the hour and sound on the quarter hour; they can also be played manually, as they are annually on July 4th at 2 p.m."

"The white marble Peace Monument was erected in 1877-1878 to commemorate the naval deaths at sea during the Civil War."

"Jets of water play on the majestic, bearded and muscular king of the sea; his sons the tritons blowing conches; frolicking, horseback-riding Nereids; and water-spouting turtles, frogs and sea serpent."

"The tapered, cylindrical granite pedestal holds four over-life-size bronze figures, with a portrait statue of Garfield at the top and three allegorical figures representing phases of his career below."

"The Capitol Reflecting Pool is located at the eastern end of the National Mall. Six acres in size, occupying over half of the Union Square area that includes the Ulysses S. Grant memorial."