3,000-Pound Ice Sculpture Spelling “Democracy” Melts in View of the U.S. Capitol
How does a 17-foot-long, 5-foot-high sculpture disappear in less than a day? Well, it’s made of ice. On Wednesday, October 15, a giant ice sculpture spelling out the word “democracy” appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Behind it sat the U.S. Capitol building, creating a dramatic juxtaposition of symbols.












































































