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The Rayburn House Office Building, completed in early 1965, is the third of three office buildings constructed for the United States House of Representatives.
Rayburn House Office Building
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Painted Portrait of Benjamin Henry Latrobe
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Benjamin Henry Latrobe was hired by President Jefferson in 1803 to fill the...
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Blog Posts Tagged 'statue of freedom'

Celebrating 150 Years of Freedom
December 02, 2013
By: Lori Taylor
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Photo showing placement of the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol December 2, 1863 as viewed from the west.
The Statue of Freedom was placed atop the Capitol Dome 150 years ago, effectively completing the Capitol Dome that we still see today.
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Nature at the Capitol - The Statue of Freedom
September 24, 2013
By: AOC Curator Office
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The Statue of Freedom atop the U.S. Capitol
This is the first in a series of occasional articles, written by the Architect of the Capitol’s Curator Office, about the use of nature in the art and architecture of the U.S. Capitol. This week,...
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The Liberty Cap in the Art of the U.S. Capitol
January 29, 2013
By: AOC Curator Office
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The figure of Liberty in the Apotheosis of George Washington is depicted wearing a Liberty Cap
The liberty cap was the symbol of freedom and liberty commonly used in the 19th century and is seen in many places in the United States Capitol.
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