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“The House of Representatives, in some respects, I think, is the most peculiar assemblage in the world,” Speaker Joe Cannon of Illinois once observed. Behind the legislation and procedure, House Members and staff have produced their own institutional history and heritage. Our blog, Whereas: Stories from the People’s House, tells their stories.

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Edition for Educators—Elections and the House

by History on October 28, 2020
Every four years, the nation’s attention turns to the presidential election. But that contest is only part of the story for the candidates who run every two years to fill 440 of the 441 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. This Edition for Educators highlights a few of the many campaign and election resources found on the History, Art & Archives website.
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Categories: Elections, Edition for Educators

Edition for Educators—Remembrance in the Capitol

by History on July 27, 2020
Though typically bustling with the business of legislation, there are times when Congress pauses to reflect, grieve, and memorialize the passing of national figures. Conscious of its place on the national stage, Congress occasionally offers the Capitol Rotunda or House Chamber as a place for the public to mourn and celebrate the lives of dedicated and notable citizens.
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Categories: Capitol Campus, Presidents, Practice & Customs, Edition for Educators

Edition for Educators—Hamilton and the House

by History on July 1, 2020
In honor of the television debut of one of history’s favorite Broadway stars, this Edition for Educators explores how the life of Alexander Hamilton, a Member of the Continental Congress, intersected with the early history of the House of Representatives.
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Categories: Edition for Educators, Pre-Federal Congresses

Edition for Educators — House History for Remote Learning

by Oral History on May 18, 2020
With schools closed amid the pandemic, the Offices of History, Art & Archives have put together lesson plans and resources to help everyone continue to learn about history of the House of Representatives and what role it plays in America’s unique system of government.
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Categories: Edition for Educators

Edition for Educators—The Agriculture Committee Bicentennial

by History on April 24, 2020
On April 29, 1820, North Carolina Representative Lewis Williams rose to address what he saw as an injustice in the House of Representatives. Williams pointed out that the House already had a Committee on Manufactures which received petitions from commercial interests, but that it lacked an equivalent committee to consider the interests of America’s farmers. “When agriculture is oppressed, and makes complaint, what tribunal is in this House to hear and determine on the grievance?” he asked.
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Categories: Committees, Edition for Educators

Edition for Educators—Madam Chairman

by History on March 30, 2020
This month’s Edition for Educators celebrates Women’s History Month by turning the focus to the many women who have chaired committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. Today, a record seven women chair House committees in the 116th Congress (2019–2021), and many more chair subcommittees responsible for significant sections of legislation and oversight.
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Categories: Women & Minorities on the Hill, Committees, Edition for Educators

Edition for Educators — New Year, New Material

by History on January 14, 2020
With the second session of the 116th Congress (2019–2021) now underway, we thought it might be a good time to highlight the considerable work the offices of History, Art and Archives have put online in the past year. This Edition for Educators focuses on the wealth of new material made available in 2019.
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Categories: Edition for Educators, Announcements

Edition for Educators — House Members With Military Service

by History on November 8, 2019
This Edition for Educators focuses on some of the House Members who served in the United States military before turning their careers to serving in Congress.
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Categories: Members of Congress, Women & Minorities on the Hill, Holidays, Interviews, Edition for Educators

Edition for Educators—Statehood

by History on October 10, 2019
This month’s Edition for Educators focuses on the often-complex process of attaining statehood through the lens of the House of Representatives.
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Categories: Legislation, Edition for Educators

Edition for Educators—Football

by History on September 18, 2019
It’s September, and football is back. On Capitol Hill that means Representatives make friendly wagers over big games, and recognizable all-stars occasionally find their way into campaign ads. This month’s Edition for Educators features football and the House.
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Edition for Educators—The Final Frontier

by History on July 15, 2019
On July 20, 1969, Americans from all walks of life gathered around television sets to witness a truly remarkable event. Broadcast live to half a billion people, Commander Neil Armstrong stepped down from the lunar lander onto the surface of the moon at 10:56 p.m. EDT and uttered his iconic phrase, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Outer space has long captured the popular imagination, fascinating people of all ages and backgrounds, including Members of Congress.
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Categories: Committees, Edition for Educators

Edition for Educators – Take Me Out to the Ballgame

by History on June 25, 2019
In 1909, a new Capitol Hill tradition took root at American League Park in Washington, DC.
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Categories: Practice & Customs, Edition for Educators
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