The Art Collection
200th Anniversary of Congress in Washington Tree
Text of the Plaque
U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree
Acer x freemanii 'marmo'
(Marmo Maple)
Sponsored by
Rep. J. Dennis Hastert
To Commemorate the 200th Anniversary
of the 1st Meeting of Congress in Washington
November 15, 2000
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