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Capitol Lyrics: "America the Beautiful"
The lyrics of this patriotic song are found easily at the U.S. Capitol.
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A Hallowed Figure in American Art and Culture: the Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is painted, sculpted and carved throughout the Capitol campus. Its white head, wide wingspan and gnarled talons are ubiquitous.
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Unearthing Capitol Hill's Buried History
Visit Congressional Cemetery and discover the many connections the Architect of the Capitol has to this hallowed ground.
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The U.S. Capitol Rotunda: Celebrating 200 Years as the Heart of American Democracy
The Rotunda was completed under the direction of Charles Bulfinch by the time of the visit of the Marquis de Lafayette in October 1824.
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This is a wonderful article. I walk by many of these images everyday and did not realize the number of times Franklin shows up throughout the Capitol. I definitely rekindled my interest!
Great piece! I, too, have had a bit of a fascination with Benjamin Franklin since childhood. After visiting DC for the first time last year and touring the Capitol, now I know a few more things to see on my next visit!
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