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Russell Senate Office Building
The Russell Senate Office Building (built 1903-1908) is the oldest of the...

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Capitol Visitor Center
The Office of Congressional Accessibility Services (OCAS) provides a variety...

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Stewardship
The Architect of the Capitol is committed to the preservation and stewardship...

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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...
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The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., stands as a monument to the American people and their government. Learn more about this historic building.
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Painted in 1865 by Constantino Brumidi, the Apotheosis of Washington in the eye of the Capitol Rotunda depicts George Washington rising to the heavens in glory, flanked by female figures representing Liberty and Victory/Fame and surrounded by six groups of figures. The fresco is suspended 180 feet above the Rotunda floor and covers an area of 4,664 square feet.
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View the statues in this collection donated by individual states to honor persons notable in their history.
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Since 1793 the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill have continued to grow to meet the needs of Congress.
The United States Capitol Building
Apotheosis of Washington
National Statuary Hall
History of the U.S. Capitol
The United States Capitol Building
The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., stands as a monument to the American people and their government. Learn...
Apotheosis of Washington
Painted in 1865 by Constantino Brumidi, the Apotheosis of Washington in the eye of the Capitol Rotunda depicts George...
National Statuary Hall
View the statues in this collection donated by individual states to honor persons notable in their history.
History of the U.S. Capitol
Since 1793 the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill have continued to grow to meet the needs of Congress.