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N E W S  &  E V E N T S
Stephen T. Ayers sworn in as Architect of the Capitol
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
The annual Summer Concert Series on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol kicks off Wednesday, June 2, at 8:00 pm.

Plan your trip to the Capitol

Planning Your Trip
Get information on where to go, public tours, maps and more as you plan your trip to the Capitol this Spring.
 

History and Art

The Apotheosis of Washington
Learn more about this breathtaking fresco painted 180 feet above the Rotunda floor in the U.S. Capitol.

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F O U N D A T I O N S  &  P E R S P E C T I V E S

Foundations and Perspectives Spring 2010 issue
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Go behind the scenes of the AOC in the Spring 2010 issue of Foundations & Perspectives.

In this Issue:

Dome Keepers–Meet the team of men in the AOC's Capitol Sheet Metal Shop who battle wind, water and wildlife to protect and preserve the iconic dome atop the U.S. Capitol building.

Shedding Light on Energy ReductionLearn how the AOC is quietly reducing energy consumption in the Senate Office Buildings through the efforts of a few skilled technicians.

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