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The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- United States Capitol Dome
The dome of the United States Capitol building at night in...
- Rammed a Car Into Barriers Outside The Capitol
On April 2, 2021, Noah Green, a 25-year-old black...
- List of Capitols in The United States
This is a list of state and territorial capitols in the...
- Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., located...
- National Capitol Columns
The National Capitol Columns are a monument in Washington,...
- Burning of Washington
British and American movements during the Chesapeake...
- Vice President's Room
The Vice President's Room is the vice president's office in...
- The Apotheosis of Washington
The Apotheosis of Washington on the ceiling of the Capitol...
- Constantino Brumidi
His first art work in the Capitol Building was in the...
- National Statuary Hall Collection
Part of the National Statuary Hall Collection. Presiding...
- United States Capitol Dome
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The first capital city of the United States was New York City. At this time, Congress met in City Hall (Federal Hall) from 1785 to 1790. When the capital was moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 1790 to 1800, the Philadelphia County Building (Congress Hall) became the capitol.In 1800, the capital moved again to Washington, D.C., and a new capi...
Books
1. Reed, Henry Hope (2005). The United States Capitol: Its Architecture and Decoration (illustrated ed.). Norton. ISBN 0393038319. 2. Allen, William Charles (2001). History of the United States Capitol: A Chronicle of Design, Construction, and Politics. Vol. 106 (illustrated ed.). U.S. Government Printing Office. ISBN 0160508304. OCLC 46420177. 3. Maroon, Fred J.; Maroon, Suzy; Boorstin, Daniel Joseph (1993). The United States Capitol (illustrated ed.). Stewart, Tabori & Chang. ISBN 155670316...
- September 18, 1793
On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., was attacked by a mob of supporters of then-U.S. president Donald Trump, two months after his defeat in the 2020 presidential election.
- 1,100 or more, including Trump (see also: Criminal charges relating to the attack)
- January 6, 2021; 2 years ago, c. 12:53 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. (UTC-5)
2 days ago · United States Capitol, meeting place of the United States Congress and one of the most familiar landmarks in Washington, D.C. Possibly the most culturally and historically important building in the United States, it has been home to Congress since 1800. The following year Thomas Jefferson became the first president to be sworn in on its steps.
The United States Capitol Complex is a group of twenty buildings, grounds, and facilities in Washington, D.C., that are used by the United States Congress, and Federal courts. The buildings and grounds within the complex are managed and supervised by the Architect of the Capitol.
The history of the United States Capitol Building begins in 1793. Since then, the U.S. Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored. The Capitol that we see today is the result of several major periods of construction; it stands as a monument to the ingenuity, determination and skill of the American people.
In addition to its active use by Congress, the U.S. Capitol is a museum of American art and history. Each year, it is visited by an estimated 3-5 million people from around the world. A fine example of 19th-century neoclassical architecture, the U.S. Capitol combines function with aesthetics.
