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Fortitude:
The strength or firmness of mind
which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and
courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring,
depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance;
firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring
trouble.
Fortitude
is Delta's official symbol. It was dedicated April 13, 1979
under the administration of Thelma Thomas Daley. The 12 1/2 foot
sculpture is located on the campus of Howard University in
Washington, D.C. She symbolizes strength, courage, hope, wisdom,
beauty, and femininity.
Her facial features depict courage and determination. The
outstretched hands represent the receding of love, as well as
the giving of one self to others. The statue is shown pushing
forward, the tension on her thigh is representative of her
strength. Fortitude stands to inspire women to move forcefully
forward to meet life's challenges.
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