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Jefferson Finds Capitol Inspiration in City of Light
Thomas Jefferson, inspired by skylights he saw in Paris, prevailed upon the Architect of the Capitol to include something similar in the U.S. Capitol's new chamber for the House of Representatives. However, all the skylights came to an untimely end.
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Evolution of Women in Art at the U.S. Capitol
An in-depth look at the evolution of women in art at the U.S. Capitol.
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Capitol Illumination
Learn more about the history of lighting this iconic building including the part of the Dome called the "tholos."
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Artfully Yours, George Washington
While George Washington never actually graced the halls of the U.S. Capitol, his presence, influence and even his likeness, is everywhere including 35 pieces of art.
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Where were the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights stored during the burning of Washington in 1812 ?_x000D_ _x000D_ Mike Minehart_x000D_ _x000D_
I teach a course in American Foreign Policy at Florida Atlantic University
and we cover the War of 1812 in some detail.
Your information on where the Constitution and Bill of Rights were stored
at this time, shall be greatly appreciated by myself and my students.
Thanks.
This was definitely something to think about.
To have the visual account available for posting was si incredible. At this time in US History the historical account of our capitol's past is incitful and appreciated. Thank you AOC and historians..
BJRobinson
6 Jan 2022
Awesome history facts. Love it!
Thank you so much
If the British Troops burned most of Washington, D.C., and many of the Capitol, White House, Library of Congress, etc., is it safe to say they burned the original constitution?
Hi Carl, clerks at the Department of State helped save the Constitution and many other important documents. For more information on this please see "Rescue of the Papers of State During the Burning of Washington."
Great historical report; partuculary in these times when the same capitol building was once again breeched by citizens of 2021 United States of America !!!
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