The plan of the base is octagonal. There are four protruding wings, on each of which is a figure seated. One representing Morality holding the decalogue in the left hand and the scroll of Revelation in the right. On the one side is a Prophet and on the other the Evangelists. On the next pedestal is the figure representing Law with Justice on one side and Mercy on the other, symbolizing justice tempered with mercy. Education has on the one hand the wisdom of maturity and on the other Youth following experience. The fourth figure represents Freedom, a consequence of which is peace, represented on the one hand, while on the other is represented the overthrow of tyranny. The main pedestal has four polished faces, on two of which are inscribed the names of the Mayflower Pilgrims, while another bears the inscription “National Monument to the Forefathers. Erected by a grateful people in remembrance of their labors, sacrifices and sufferings for the cause of civil and religious liberty.” There is one panel left for future use. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE MONUMENT Largest granite statue in the world. Designed by Hammatt Billings. Built of Maine granite. Cost $150,000. Statue of Faith cost $31,300; was given by late Gov. Oliver Ames. Other contributors: United States Government, States of Massachusetts and Connecticut, together with 11,000 individuals of this and other countries. Corner stone laid August 1, 1859. Monument dedicated on August 1, 1889. Height from ground to top of head, 81 feet. Outstretched arm measures, from shoulder to elbow, 10 feet, 1½ inches; from elbow to tip of finger, 9 feet, 9 inches; total length of arm, 19 feet, 10½ inches. Circumference of head at forehead, 13 feet, 7 inches. Circumference of left arm below sleeve, 6 feet, 10 inches. Length of finger pointing upward, 2 feet, 1 inch. Circumference of finger, 1 foot, 8½ inches. Circumference of thumb, 1 foot, 8½ inches. Length of nose, 1 foot, 4 inches. 216 times life-size. Weight, 180 tons. [Illustration: JOHN ALDEN HOUSE, 1653, DUXBURY John Alden married Priscilla Mullins in 1622. They first lived in a log house below Burial Hill where their first three children were born. The family later moved to Duxbury where they built and occupied the present house. This house is open to visitors.] [Illustration: A CUTAWAY DRAWING of the original Mayflower by John Seamans of Weymouth, Mass., from plans drawn by William A. Baker, Hingham marine architect and authority on ancient ships.]