The truths of America's Christian heritage are very visible and very outspoken when we examine the monuments and documents of America. Beginning with the voyage of Christopher Columbus and his discovery of America, to the landing of the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock and the establishment of the first colonies, to the American Revolution and the gaining of our independence, to the authoring of America's Constitution and Bill of Rights and on through the 150 years of a nation under God's guidance and blessings, the documentation is there to see. These truths may have been removed from your school books but they can never be removed from the monuments and documents of America's history.

National Monument To The Forefathers - Located in Plymouth, Massachusetts and conceived in 1820 with the establishment of the Pilgrim Society. The finished monument was dedicated on August 1, 1889. This monument's purpose was to emphasize the commitment of our Forefathers to Christian values. The central figure represents "Faith" with her foot on a replica of Plymouth Rock, in her left hand holding an open Bible and her right hand pointing heavenward. Surrounding "Faith" are four other statues representing Morality, Law, Education, and Liberty. Liberty holds the Ten Commandments in her left hand and the scroll of the book of Revelation in her right hand.

United States Capitol Building - Located in Washington, D.C. George Washington laid the cornerstone on September 18, 1793. The Capitol building was set on fire by the British in the War of 1812 but did not burn down because of a rain storm. Many renovations and expansions have taken place through the years and the working space now stands at 16.5 acres.

On the walls where both the Senate and House of Representatives meet are the words, "In God We Trust." Every session of the House and Senate begins with prayer.

The Rotunda was completed in 1824. An oil painting titled "A Journey to the New World" hangs on the wall for the public to see. Holding a Bible on his knees, Pilgrim Elder William Brewster leads the pilgrims in prayer before they embarked. The Bible is open with the words "The New Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" clearly visible. Three other painting hang on the wall of the Rotunda. One depicts a prayer meeting, another depicts a Bible study, and the last depicts a baptism.

A Prayer Room near the Rotunda is there for members of Congress to pray. A stained glass window in this prayer room depicts George Washington on his knees in prayer and is inscribed with the words, "Preserve me, O God, for in Thee do I put my Trust."


A speech by Daniel Webster, voted by the United States Senate in the 1980's as one of the five greatest senators ever to serve, was deposited in the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building in 1851. Within that speech he said, "with hearts devotedly thankful to Almighty God for the preservation of liberty and happiness of the country, unite in sincere and fervant prayers."

Reference sources - Library of Congress, Washington D.C., America's God and Country by William J. Federer published 1994, The Foundations of American Government by David Barton published 1993, Education and the Founding Fathers by David Barton published 1993, America's Godly Heritage by David Barton published 1993, The Image and the Reality: Thomas Jefferson and the First Amendment by David Barton published 2003, The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) resource section, First Liberties of the Rutherford Institute resource center, Center for Reclaiming America for Christ, Coral Ridge Ministries.

The Library of Congress - Overlooking the Main Reading Room, the bronze statue of Moses holding the two tablets of The Ten Commandments, one in each hand, representing "Religion" - the Old Testament; while Paul, the Apostle to the gentiles, representing the New Testament.

In the dome of the Main Reading Room, the painting entitled "Judea" portrays "Religion". A young Israeli woman raises her hands in prayer and praise to Almighty God with the Ten Commandments by her side and the Old Testament in her lap. Above her are the words from Micha 6:8, "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God."

In the Representative's Reading Room is a ceiling painting of the "seven lights." One of these lights is the "Light of Truth" with the Spirit of Truth trampling the dragon of Error and figures in the corner holding the Holy Bible. On the walls of The Library of Congress there are numerous quotations, such as: "The Heavens declare the Glory of God and the firmament showeth His handiwork" (from Psalm 19:1) and "the Light shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehendeth it not." (from John 1:5)

The Washington Monument - At the topmost point of the Washington Monument reaching toward the Heavens is a metal cap with the inscription, "Praise be to God." Lining the walls of the stairwell leading up the monument are many Biblical phrases including: "Search the Scriptures," Holiness to the Lord," "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it," "Suffer the little children to come unto Me for such is the Kingdom of God."

The Lincoln Memorial - Dedicated in 1922 the Lincoln Memorial was opened for the public to view. There for all to see are the following words inscribed into the walls. "That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." On the north wall, Lincoln's second Inaugural Address alludes to "God", "the Bible", "Providence", "the Almighty", and "Divine attributes." This address then continues with "As was said 3000 years ago, so it still must be said, 'The judgements of the Lord are true and righteous altogether."

Jefferson Memorial - Dedicated in 1943 the Jefferson Memorial was opened for the public to view. At the memorial are inscribed these words, "God who gave us life and liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, this His justice cannot sleep forever."

The National Archives - In 1935 the staff of this new, but incomplete, building moved in. Upon entering the National Archives, where one can view the original Constitution and Declaration of Independence, you will see a large circular bronze seal embossed in the marble floor. In predominance at the top of the circle are two stone tablets representing The Ten Commandments given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

United States Supreme Court - Constructed between 1932-1935 to become the first permanent home of the Supreme Court. A sculpture of Moses holding The Ten Commandments is located on the east facade of the building. Carved on the oak doors separating the courtroom from the central hallway are The Ten Commandments. Also, above the judge's courtroom bench, you will find another display of The Ten Commandments. This is the court that insists on separating religion (the Bible) from government!
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