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Miss Columbia - Personification of the USA
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Miss Columbia - Personification of the USA
Columbia - a historical and poetic name used for the United States of America and is also the name of its female personification (Miss Columbia). It has inspired the names of many persons, places, objects, institutions, and companies; such as the District of Columbia, the site of the national capital; and Columbia University. Columbia was largely displaced as the female symbol of the USA by the Statue of Liberty circa 1920. Date: circa 1910s
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Banner Columbia Draped Holds Personification Poetic Spangled Stars Stripes Wreath Miss
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"Miss Columbia: A Poetic Personification of the United States of America This image captures the essence of Miss Columbia, a historical and poetic name used to represent the United States of America. Dating back to the 17th century, Columbia has inspired the names of numerous places, institutions, and objects, including the District of Columbia, the site of the national capital, and Columbia University. In this photograph, Miss Columbia is depicted as a graceful and regal woman, draped in the stars and stripes of the American flag. With a proud and confident posture, she holds the flag aloft, the stars and stripes billowing in the wind. A wreath of laurel and olive branches encircles her head, symbolizing the country's achievements and its hope for peace. The personification of Columbia represents the unity and strength of the United States, with each star and stripe on the flag a testament to the individual states that make up the country. The star-spangled banner, a symbol of American pride and resilience, is held high, a reminder of the country's rich history and the sacrifices made to preserve its freedoms. Miss Columbia, an archetype of American womanhood, embodies the spirit of the United States, a land of opportunity, progress, and diversity. Her image has inspired generations, and though she has been largely displaced as the female symbol of the USA by the Statue of Liberty in the 1920s, her legacy continues to live on in the hearts and minds of Americans and beyond." Circa 1910s. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Not for commercial use.
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