威尼斯人娱乐场

Celebrate July 4 with New Logo and 1st Ever Parade Float!
Press Release 路 Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Washington, DC

On Sunday, July 4, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 celebrates Independence Day with its annual ceremony, its first ever National Independence Day Parade float, and a brand new logo.

The first ever 威尼斯人娱乐场 Independence Day Parade Float features the Declaration of Independence and other 鈥淣ational Treasures鈥� from the holdings of the 威尼斯人娱乐场. This float will launch the National Independence Day Parade in front of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building. The parade starts at 11:45 am.

The float also features a brand new 威尼斯人娱乐场 logo. The 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building in Washington, DC, was designed by noted architect John Russell Pope. Inspired by Pope鈥檚 classical architecture and sculptural detail, the logo features a majestic stone eagle. The eagle symbolizes protection 鈥� underscoring the role of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 as guardian of this nation鈥檚 records.

鈥淓agles traditionally represent strength, courage, farsightedness, and immortality, and wings symbolize forward movement, swiftness, and protection. The 威尼斯人娱乐场 strives to carry out its mission with the vision to serve not only the citizens of today, but also those of the future,鈥� said Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero. 鈥淓ach day our staff across the country works to find new ways to make the rich resources in our holdings accessible and usable more quickly and efficiently. We are a strong, courageous advocate for transparent, participatory government that is accountable to its people,鈥� the Archivist added.

The 鈥淭rajan鈥� font selected for this new logo connects with inscriptions on the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building. Trajan font is named for Roman Emperor Trajan, known for his extensive public building program. The font is based on the letterforms of Roman square capitals, influenced by the style of the chiseled writings of the Romans during the first century A.D. The bronze color of the logo represents the large bronze doors of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building that both guard and provide access to the records the 威尼斯人娱乐场 holds in trust for the public.

See more information on the annual July 4th Celebration at the 威尼斯人娱乐场.

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For Press information, contact the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Public Affairs staff at 202-357-5300.

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