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The First Continental Congress, 1774

By Sarah Davis
| February 11, 2022
Delegates from twelve colonies met in 1774 in Philadelphia to discuss responses to increased British oppression. This convention, the First Continental Congress, formally declared that colonists should have the same rights as Englishmen; they also agreed to form the Continental Association, which

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The Albany Congress, 1754

By Sarah Davis
| February 11, 2022
In 1754 the British government asked colonial representatives to meet in Albany, New York, to develop a treaty with Native Americans and plan the defense of the colonies against France. Exceeding these limited objectives, the assembly adopted a plan developed by Benjamin Franklin for government of

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The Mayflower Compact, 1620

By Sarah Davis
| February 3, 2022
The Mayflower Compact, a document signed aboard the ship Mayflower in 1620, set forth principles of tolerance and liberty for the government of a new colony in the New World. Pilgrim leader William Brewster is shown signing the document; John Standish, the colony's military leader, stands at left
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Joseph R. DiPietro, PE

By Sarah Davis
| June 11, 2021
Joseph R. DiPietro is the Chief of Operations and Acting Architect of the Capitol. As Acting Architect, he leads the agency's mission to preserve and maintain the historic buildings and grounds across the Capitol campus.

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Olmsted Hardy Pecan

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
There is one original pecan tree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.

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Vietnam Veterans of Minnesota Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree honoring the Vietnam Veterans of Minnesota planted by Representative Arlen Erdahl in 1982.

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Toomer's Corner Oak Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds tree to commemorate Auburn University's Toomer's Corner Oak sponsored by Rep. Dennis Ross in 2011.

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Susie Skelton Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds tree in memory of Susie Skelton, wife of Rep. Ike Skelton of Missouri, planted by House Leader Nancy Pelosi in 2005.

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State of Massachusetts Tree, Liberty Elm

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy to honor the state of Massachusetts.

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State of Maryland Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator J. Glenn Beall Jr. for the state of Maryland.

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State of Kansas Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator Nancy L. Kassebaum to honor the state of Kansas in 1996.

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State of Indiana Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Congressman Charles A. Halleck.

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State of Georgia Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator Sam Nunn for the state of Georgia in 1983.

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State of Connecticut Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree for the state of Connecticut sponsored by Rep. Gary A. Franks.

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Speaker Tip O'Neill Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor Speaker Thomas Philip "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. sponsored by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.

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Speaker Thomas Foley Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Mrs. Heather Foley in honor of Rep. Thomas S. Foley's service as Speaker of the House.

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South Carolina Forestry Association Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree for South Carolina Forestry Association planted by Senator Strom Thurmond.

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Senator Willard Saulsbury Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds tree in memory of Senator Willard Saulsbury in 1918.

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Senator Thomas P. Gore Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds tree in memory of Senator Thomas P. Gore in 1949.

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Senator Saltonstall Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator Leverett Saltonstall in 1954.

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Senator Jack Miller Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree to honor Senator Jack Miller.

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Senator J. Robert Kerrey Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree planted by No Greater Love and Sen. John McCain to Honor Senator J. Robert Kerrey.

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Senator Gallinger Sr. Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator Jacob H. Gallinger (N.H.) in 1912.

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Senator Frank Lautenberg Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor the service of Senator Frank Lautenberg sponsored by Sen. Cory A. Booker.

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Senator Everett Dirksen Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree dedicated to and planted by Senator Everett M. Dirksen in 1969.

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Senator Edward Zorinsky Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree in memory of Senator Edward Zorinsky.

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Senator Byrd Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor Sen. Robert C. Byrd on his 80th birthday sponsored by Sen. Tom Daschle.

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Samuel Thomas Barnes IV Memorial Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor Samuel Thomas Barnes IV sponsored by Senator Richard Shelby.

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Representative William Colmer Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree in commemoration of the Honorable William M. Colmer.

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Representative Walter Capps Tree

By Sarah Davis
| July 20, 2020
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor Rep. Walter Capps sponsored by Rep. Bob Weygand.

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