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capitol: [noun] a building in which a state legislative body meets. a group of buildings in which the functions of state government are carried out.
United States Capitol. U.S. National Historic Landmark. Added to NRHP. December 19, 1960 [2] 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 ...
Upcoming Events at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. See all events on the Calendar. event. May 14 2024 | 11am - 12pm.
The Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended for a tour. Visit the schedule a tour page to select a day/time. All tours are led by our professional tour guides and visit the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall.
4 days ago · United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. 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 ...
The Capitol is a working office building, but it is also the place where visitors from around the United States and the world come to learn about American democracy. Construction of the Capitol began in 1793. In November 1800, Congress, along with the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court, moved into the newly completed north wing.
