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Benjamin Henry Latrobe was the second Architect of the Capitol, first hired in 1803 by President Thomas Jefferson.

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Benjamin Henry Latrobe's Capitol Contributions

By Kate Holder

| September 29, 2020

Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the second Architect of the Capitol, is considered by many to be the "father of American architecture." Latrobe was one of the first fully trained architects in America; he helped popularize Neoclassical and Greek Revival architecture in the new nation.

A small funeral for Representative Lewis was held in the Rotunda, with social distancing measures in place.

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John Lewis' Lying in State: A New Normal

| September 21, 2020

AOC Teams Adjusted to New Safety Protocols and Successfully Served This Unprecedented Event

Anthony Littlejohn completes the COVID-19 cleaning protocols for AOC vehicles.

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COVID-19 Cleaning Protocols

By Erin Nelson

| September 14, 2020

AOC Staff Put In the Work to Keep Us Safe During COVID-19

This 1873 photograph shows how the USBG's first Conservatory had grown from a single Victorian greenhouse to this large, five-part Conservatory with 14 support greenhouses.

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U.S. Botanic Garden at 200: Deeply Rooted, Branching Outward

By Devin Dotson

| July 23, 2020

For 200 years, the U.S. Botanic Garden has been showcasing plants to visitors from around the globe. Originally proposed by George Washington to establish a place for Americans to learn about useful and engaging plants.

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Olmsted Hardy Pecan

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| July 20, 2020

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Congressman Charles A. Halleck.

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State of Georgia Tree

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| July 20, 2020

U.S. Capitol Grounds tree in memory of Senator Thomas P. Gore in 1949.

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Senator Saltonstall Tree

| July 20, 2020

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator Leverett Saltonstall in 1954.

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Senator Jack Miller Tree

| July 20, 2020

U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree to honor Senator Jack Miller.

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Senator J. Robert Kerrey Tree

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| July 20, 2020

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree in memory of Senator Edward Zorinsky.

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Senator Byrd Tree

| 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

| 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

| 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

| July 20, 2020

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor Rep. Walter Capps sponsored by Rep. Bob Weygand.