US DoD Pentagon 1943 Seal
Made From Solid Mahogany
7 Sizes Available
Classic Design
3/4" Deep
1/8" Relief
Hand Carved
Kiln Dried
Manufacturer's
Warranty
From US$84.95
We can manufacture any size or design - Call 1-877-543-6094 for more
information.
The US Pentagon 1943 Seal makes a
wonderful gift, addition to your memorabilia collection or a special
retirement present. It is hand carved and painted from solid
mahogany which has been treated and kiln dried to avoid warping and
twisting. It is available in seven different sizes as standard
but we can make any changes or modifications that you need.
Our staff have been specially trained to help you with any questions
or design issues that you might have. Call us toll free on
1-877-543-6094.
If you want to have this
beautiful seal as a table decoration we can supply specially
manufactured stands. For more information please call
1-877-543-6094.
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About The Pentagon
The Pentagon , headquarters of the Department of Defense, is one
of the world's largest office buildings. It is twice the size of
the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, and has three times the floor
space of the Empire State Building in New York. The National
Capitol could fit into any one of the five wedge-shaped
sections. There are very few people throughout the United States
who do not have some knowledge of the Pentagon. Many have
followed news stories emanating from the defense establishment
housed in this building. However, relatively few people have had
the opportunity to visit with us.
The Pentagon is virtually a city in itself. Approximately 25,000
employees, both military and civilian, contribute to the
planning and execution of the defense of our country. These
people arrive daily from Washington, D.C. and its suburbs over
approximately 30 miles of access highways, including express bus
lanes and one of the newest subway systems in our country.
Over 200,000 telephone calls are made daily through phones
connected by 100,000 miles of telephone cable. The Defense Post
Office handles about 1,200,000 pieces of mail monthly. Various
libraries support our personnel in research and completion of
their work. The Army Library alone provides 300,000 publications
and 1,700 periodicals in various languages.
Stripped of its occupants, furniture and various decorations,
the building alone is an extraordinary structure. Built during
the early years of World War II, it is still thought of as one
of the most efficient office buildings in the world. Despite
17.5 miles of corridors it takes only seven minutes to walk
between any two points in the building.
The original site was nothing more than wasteland, swamps and
dumps. 5.5 million cubic yards of earth, and 41,492 concrete
piles contributed to the foundation of the building.
Additionally, 680,000 tons of sand and gravel, dredged from the
nearby Potomac River, were processed into 435,000 cubic yards of
concrete and molded into the Pentagon form. The building was
constructed in the remarkably short time of 16 months and
completed on January 15, 1943 at an approximate cost of $83
million. It consolidated 17 buildings of the War Department and
returned its investment within seven years.
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