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Peeking Through the Draperies of National Statuary Hall
A short history of this significant space's special fabric.
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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 lion faces have always struck me. I wonder if the the-AoC had a meaning behind choosing that symbol as opposed to say an eagle?
Great text, excellent pics. Blogging at its best!
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