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Spring in Washington, D.C., is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation's capital; it is also the busiest. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots, to enjoy the warm weather near the U.S. Capitol including where you can see more than 100 cherry blossom trees.
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Olmsted's Never-Built Retreat
Before it was cut from the budget, Olmsted had begun designing a south summerhouse; his sketches for it have been rediscovered.
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The Architect of the Capitol Sweeps Up the Past
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John Adams' Carriage Ride to Washington D.C., in 1800
President John Adams issued a letter to all federal agencies on May 15, 1800, directing the "removal of the public offices, clerks and papers" from the capital city of Philadelphia. In that single sentence, Adams started the final move of the U.S. government to its permanent home, the newly created city of Washington, in the District of Columbia.
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whenever the Voigt clock shows up in the news, I wanted to find out more about it; nice presentation._x000D_ thanks to you, now i know._x000D_ thank you._x000D_ jim
I am watching the Impeachment Trial and have been taken by the beautiful clock in the hall. So, I did a little research and found out a little bit about it. The Voigt Clock or Ohio Clock is stunning. (The floor it stands on adds to it’s beauty as well as the color of the walls.)_x000D_ I love DC and it’s history! _x000D_ Sincerely a very patriotic citizen from the Great State of Idaho,_x000D_ Mary Pasley
One "good" think coming out of the impeachment trial...my discovery of the Voigt Clock. Astounding piece, to be sure.
I too being a clock collector googled to find the history of the clock in the Senate hall ie the Voigt Clock.
Thanks for the history of all the clocks.
I have been watching the Impeachment trail also. I admired the clock and wanted to know how old it was. It is stunning and keeping time correctly. It is wonderful that we still have the older clocks and furniture in our government buildings. Things to cherish.
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