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'''Columbia''' was a female figure who was common representation in art of the United States in the 19th century. The term derived of course from [[Christopher Columbus]]. It was introduced by black poet [[Phillis Wheatley]] (1753-1784) in her 1776 poem. It was based heavily on classical Roman sources, which she used in translation, and as befits a model of [[Republicanism]], Columbia is garbed in Roman dress. Many places were named after her, such as the [[District of Columbia]], [[Columbia University]], and the Colombia River.<Ref>British Columbia, part of Canada, is named after the river.</ref>
As an iconic image of America, Columbia was commonly used in World War I, but she was displaced by the [[Statue of Liberty]] in the 1920s, and is today seldom seen, save in heritage uses like the logo for Colombia films.
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As an iconic image of America, Columbia was commonly used in World War I, but she was displaced by the [[Statue of Liberty]] in the 1920s, and is today seldom seen, save in heritage uses like the logo for Colombia films.
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[[Category:Republicanism]]