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Capitol Site Selection, 1791
Capitol Cornerstone Ceremony, 1793
British Burn the Capitol, 1814
First Capitol Inauguration, 1829
Old House Chamber, 1838
Rotunda During Civil War, 1862
New Dome Symbolizes Union, 1863
Civil Rights Bill Passes, 1866
Allyn Cox
Oil on Canvas
1973-1974
The Capitol's first cornerstone was laid on September 18, 1793, by President Washington in a Masonic ceremony. The ceremony was preceded by a parade and followed by celebration and feasting.
