[1] The pediment's center focal point is the figure of allegorical Peace, which is dressed in armor and is depicted protecting Genius.

"[1] The original pediment was commissioned to Erastus Dow Palmer in 1857, however, the work was never completed due to lack of funding.

[1] Barlett signed the contract for the commission in February, 1909, and in January 1915 was described as being "engaged continuously since that time" in the task, amounting to six years of work.

[3] In March, 1963 plaster maquettes of the pediment were given to the U.S. Government by Bartlett's stepdaughter, Armistead Peter III.

The works are on display in the Capitol underground hallway that heads to the Rayburn House Office Building.