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Old Supreme Court Chamber
Old Supreme Court Chamber
The Old Supreme Court Chamber is the first room constructed for the use of the...
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Prohibited Items at the U.S. Capitol Building
Prohibited Items: U.S. Capitol Building
In order to ensure the safety of visitors and staff and to preserve the...
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East Front of the U.S. Capitol Building
Performance & Accountability Report
AOC’s annual Performance and Accountability Report provides the results of the...
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Sheep on the White House lawn, taken between 1916-1919. Image courtesy Library of Congress
Grazing the Capitol Grounds
The Capitol Grounds have long been a haven for wildlife, with residents ranging...
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The U.S. Capitol Building
View of the U.S. Capitol Building from the Library of Congress
The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., stands as a monument to the American people and their government. Learn more about this historic building.
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Restoring the Dome
The U.S. Capitol Building in Spring. Image taken April 2010.
The U.S. Capitol Dome is undergoing a multi-year restoration to repair more than 1,000 cracks in the Dome's exterior.
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National Statuary Hall Collection
National Statuary Hall is in the House wing of the U.S. Capitol
View the statues in this collection donated by individual states to honor persons notable in their history.
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History of the U.S. Capitol
Construction of the Capitol Dome in 1862
Since 1793 the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill have continued to grow to meet the needs of Congress.
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The United States Capitol Building
U.S. Capitol Dome
National Statuary Hall
History of the U.S. Capitol
The United States Capitol Building
The U.S. Capitol Building
The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., stands as a monument to the American people and their government. Learn...
U.S. Capitol Dome
Restoring the Dome
The U.S. Capitol Dome is undergoing a multi-year restoration to repair more than 1,000 cracks in the Dome's...
National Statuary Hall
National Statuary Hall Collection
View the statues in this collection donated by individual states to honor persons notable in their history.
History of the U.S. Capitol
History of the U.S. Capitol
Since 1793 the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill have continued to grow to meet the needs of Congress.
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