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Plaque Text U.S. Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree Quercus rubra (Northern Red Oak) To Honor the Service of Representative Ben L. Erdreich in The House of Representatives From 1983-1993 Dedicated on October 24, 1994
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar) Sponsored by: Rep. Wally Herger To Honor Former Representative Gene Chappie Dedicated on May 26, 1993
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Plaque Text U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) In Memory of Rep. Phil Burton Sponsored by: Rep. Nancy Pelosi Planted: April 28, 1993 Replanted: April 27, 2016
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Pyrus calleryana (Callery Pear) Sponsored by: Mr. Paul Gaetano Cavicchia To Honor Peter A. Cavicchia Dedicated on June 3, 2002
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Buildig Memorial Tree Ulmus x (Hybrid Elm) To Honor The U.S. Senate Page School Dedicated on June 14, 1991
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Prunus x yedoensis (Yoshino Cherry) Sponsored by: Sen. Trent Lott To Honor Legislative Clerk for the Senate, Scott Bates Dedicated on November 5, 1999
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) Sponsored by: Sen. Gordon J. Humphrey To Honor Ms. Christa McAuliffe Dedicated on April 23, 1990
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Plaque Text Ssenate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Sponsored by: Rep. Nick J. Rahall II To Honor Sharon Kaye 'Cher' Brooks Dedicated on August 6, 1999
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Memorial tree on the U.S. Capitol Grounds dedicated in 1989 to honor the 20th anniversary of the Chaplaincy of the House.
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Plaque Text U.S. Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree Prunus yedoensis 'Pendula' (Weeping Yoshino Cherry) Om Shanti (I Am Peace) Tree Planted In Honor of Brahma Kumaris Dadi Prakashmani June 10, 2000
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Commemorative Tree Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Sarbanes To Honor The 125th Anniversary of American Forests Dedicated on September 26, 2000
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The female figure of the Spirit of Justice is represented by a figure likened to Pallas Athene, the great civic goddess who was also wise in the industries of Peace.
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The male figure of the Majesty of Law is portrayed as one who instills reverence for the law and typifies supreme authority and great dignity.
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A tree honoring the life and service of Bertie H. Bowman, longest-serving African American congressional staffer.
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Sixteen columns in the small Senate rotunda of the U.S. Capitol feature tobacco capitals designed by Benjamin H. Latrobe, then modeled and carved by Francisco Iardella. A different tobacco motif designed by Thomas U. Walter is also used in the capitals of the 28 columns in the Hall of Columns .
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Modeled after the ancient Greek drinking horn with a mythical chimera with bended knees.
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This sweetgum was grown from the array of different seeds that flew nearly 270,000 miles from Earth and circled the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft.
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The bur oak has been recognized as the state tree of Iowa since 1961 and it stands as a timeless symbol of longevity, resilience, stability and strength. This tree, appropriately located on the Senate side of the U.S. Capitol Grounds, honors Senator Grassley's service in the U.S. Senate.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree sponsored by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to honor Rep. John R. Lewis.
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A tree honoring the life and service of Mr. Christopher Vetick, Architect of the Capitol (AOC) former Deputy Director of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum.
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There is one original willow oak tree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
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There is one original swamp chestnut oak tree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
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There is one original bigleaf linden tree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
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There is one original Kentucky coffeetree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
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There is one original Wych elm tree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
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There is one original cucumber magnolia tree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
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There are two original white oak trees still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.