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Nestled on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, these trees stand as a symbol of renewal and spring. A few of the oldest recently received some unique preservation care.
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Two trees from the original 1912 gift from Japan were transplanted to the Library of Congress in 1922.
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See the Capitol campus through the eyes of an AOC Photographer.
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This white marble "compass stone" in the floor of the Crypt marks the center of the U.S. Capitol and is the point where Washington, D.C., is divided into quadrants: northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest.
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Member and committee office moves and space reassignments follow the biennial November elections for the United States Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
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Looking for how to get here, where to eat and where to shop? Below are some available options for visitors to the U.S. Capitol and other campus buildings.
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A variety of orchids from around the world will be in this 29th annual joint orchid exhibit between the U.S. Botanic Garden and Smithsonian Gardens, running February 14 through April 27, 2025.
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Learn how the platform was built for the 2025 inaugural and about the ceremony commemorating the first nail to mark this historic event at the U.S. Capitol.
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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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A multi-year program ensuring hearing rooms on the Capitol campus have reliable features to support Congress’ legislative duties.
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The statue, given by Utah to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was dedicated in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.
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The Architect of the Capitol summer internship program is for current students. You may be eligible if you're currently enrolled in high school, college, trade school or another qualifying educational institution.
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Recent historical research has confirmed that the Architect of the Capitol is home to the first federal government photography office, what is today called the AOC Photography and Technical Imaging Branch.
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Quercus phellos (Willow Oak) Sponsored by: Rep. Anthony C. Beilenson To Honor Representative Gerry E. Studds Dedicated on December 5, 1996
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Carya illinoinensis 'Pawnee' (Pawnee Pecan) Sponsored by: Sen. Charles W. Stenholm To Honor The State of Texas and Its Delegation Members Dedicated on November 4, 1996
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia) Sponsored by: Sen. Trent Lott To Honor The State of Mississippi Dedicated on April 12, 1986
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Pinus strobus (Eastern White Pine) Sponsored by: Sen. George J. Mitchell To Honor The State of Maine Dedicated on October 5. 1994
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Commemorative Tree Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Lightfoot To Honor The State of Iowa's Sesquincentennial Dedicated on June 6, 1996
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Prunus persica 'Bell of Georgia' (Belle of Georgia Peach) Sponsored by: Rep. Charlie Norwood To Honor The State of Georgia Dedicated on July 27, 1998
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Commemorative Tree Acer rebrum (Red Maple) Sponsored by: Sen. John Warner To Honor The Centennial of Society of American Foresters Dedicated on November 27, 2000
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Plaque Text U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Quercus muehlenbergii (Chinkapin Oak) Sponsored by: Senator Al Gore Jr. To Honor The Late Senator John Heinz Dedicated on April 3, 1992
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Plaque Text Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Sponsored by: Speaker Thomas S. Foley To Honor The Retirement of Representative Robert H. Michel Dedicated on November 29, 1994
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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
