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United States Capitol - Wikipedia
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.
Visit the U.S. Capitol | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
The Capitol Visitor Center welcomes visitors from across the United States and around the world. All tours, programs and activities are free of charge. Visitors enter the Capitol Visitor Center, which is located underground on the east side of the Capitol.
The Capitol | U.S. Capitol - U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and our government and the meeting place of the nation's legislature, the U.S. Congress. 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.
United States Capitol | Architecture, History, United States ...
3 天之前 · 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.
U.S. Capitol Building - U.S. Senate
The most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world, the United States Capitol has housed Congress since 1800. The Capitol is where Congress meets to write the laws of our nation, and where presidents are inaugurated and deliver their …
Plan a Visit | U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
5 天之前 · Take the Capitol Challenge; Timeline of Congress and the Capitol. 1789-1815; 1815-1851; 1851-1877; 1877-1913; 1913-1945; 1945-Present; Epilogue; Building a More Perfect Union
History of the U.S. Capitol Building - 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 U.S. Capitol that we see in Washington, D.C., today is the result of several major periods of construction. View the …
U.S. Senate: Visiting the Capitol
Your visit to the historic U.S. Capitol begins as you enter the Capitol Visitor Center —the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol. Through films, exhibits, and tours, you will learn about how Congress works, how this magnificent building was built, and how citizens can participate in this extraordinary experiment called representative democracy.
U.S. Capitol Building - Architect of the Capitol
The U.S. Capitol's design was selected by President George Washington in 1793 and construction began shortly thereafter. The U.S. Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world.