Two Assyrian Sphinxes guard the south entrance of the Liberty Memorial. “Memory” faces east toward the battlefields of France, shielding its eyes from the horrors of war. “Future” faces west, shielding its eyes from an unknown future.
These are sphinxes covering their eyes. One faces East to cover the eyes from the horror of war. The other faces West as it cannot see the future
Memory and future
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