Macfarland High School - Fabella Yearbook (Bordentown, NJ)

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A most revered symbol of our democratic ideals is the capitol building in Washington. With its imposing dome it commands the complete attention of all. One has only to contemplate this massive yet expressively beautiful structure to realize what a deeply founded, unanimously supported, and perfectly liberal government it embodies. The construction of this magnificient edifice, which reposes on a plateau 80 ft. above the level of the Potomac River, was begun in 1793. After George Washington laid the cornerstone, there followed a series of extensions, renovations, and decorations until in 1865 the building was crowned with a bronze statue personifying Freedom. It weathered the internal and external storms of a nation, slowly but steadily seeking to come into its own as the greatest nation on earth. In 1812 from our wat with England, the country emerged triumphant, and from the Civil War, whose fierceness almost made the Union crumble, it emerged as the conquerer. The Capitol building contains many features which are in- teresting to the entire populace. Its dimensions are very striking- length 751 feet, width 350 feet, height 287 feet 5 inches. Twenty- four columns of Corinthian architecture add charm to the central portico which is flanked by many fine statues. An interesting bronze door, depicting the life and career of Columbus in relief. is in the very center of the central portico. Through this door one may enter the rotunda above which the dome rises. Via the northern door of the rotunda one may pass to the Supreme Court Chamber, from there one may continue to the Senate Chamber and to the House of Representatives. Statuary Hall is quite an inspiring place, containing memorials made to distinguished Amer- icans, and it probably instills into the many, many people who visit it the desire to do some extraordinary work so that they may have a memorial in this solemn, dignified room. One may say that the Capitol building is to Americans the pivot of their lives. Wfhat happens in the Capitol building has a great influence on our destinies and careers. The democratic, pacific, calm decisions made in the Capitol insure for us eternally Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, the three rights of I all men' CATHERINE BAGo AUMINISTRATIUN E61

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Temocracy the wie of the people, by the people, and for the people! This is and has been the creed of all Americans. In these most perilous times, the United States holds the attention of all the world, for, in our nation, the hope for the continuation of Democracy rests. This has proved to be an unsuccessful enterprise for the nations of Europe. There, Totalitarianism has gotten and now holds the upper hand. The European people no longer have the right of .decision. In this land of liberty, we must combat all foreign forces which are attempting to bring destruction to all the ideals for which our forefathers fought. Each and every individual must use his every capacity in order to aid in the preservation of popular government. In our daily life, we often encounter the advantages which we have over Totalitarian nations. Freedom of the press-if this privilege were taken away from us, we should feel like an orator who had had his tongue cut out brutally. Religious freedom-if this were unavailable to us, we should become Pilgrims or else we should have a wholesale massacre, for we well know that people cannot be forced to think and believe as they do not wish to think and believe. Freedom of speech-should we lose this coveted power, all of us would be the other's enemy, and for our Reign of Freedom would be substituted a Reign of Terror. In realization of these truths, the Fabella Staff wishes to voice its advocation of Democracy by dedicating the 1941 year book to the Volunteers and the Selectees of the United States Armed Forces. We should, in every way possible, show the deep ap- preciation due such patriotism. We ought to acknowledge the great sacrifices which these men are making in order to give their services toward the conservation of all that is dear to us. There- fore, to these men we are entrusting the future of Democracy, and we are sure that they will not fail us. I5l

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