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	United States Capitol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The current building is the fourth to serve as the U.S. capitol, after the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Maryland (1783–1784), Federal Hall in New York (1789–1790) and Congress Hall in Philadelphia (1790–1800).
		Thomas U. Walter was responsible for the wing extensions and the "wedding cake" cast-iron dome, three times the height of the original dome and 30 m in diameter, which had to be supported on the existing masonry piers.
		The Capitol houses a variety of works of art, including the National Statuary Hall Collection, which is comprised of statues donated by the fifty states to honor persons notable in their histories.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States_Capitol (1084 words)

	The US Capitol Building
		The United States Capitol is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation.
		Pierre Charles L'Enfant was expected to design the Capitol, but his dismissal in 1792 due to his refusal to cooperate with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings, resulted in other plans.
		Construction was suspended in 1861 so that the Capitol could be used as a military barracks, hospital and bakery for the Civil War.
	www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/wash/dc76.htm (999 words)

	Capitol Complex Overview
		The United States Capitol Complex is comprised of the Capitol, the House and Senate Office Buildings, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Grounds, the Library of Congress buildings, the Supreme Court Building, the Capitol Power Plant, and various support facilities.
		The National Garden, a new U.S. Botanic Garden facility that will be located on three acres west of the Conservatory site, will be a showcase for unusual, useful, and ornamental plants that grow well in the mid-Atlantic region.
		The Capitol Visitor Center, which will be built underground adjacent to the Capitol's east front, will contain exhibits, orientation displays, theaters, and other facilities to make the visitor's experience in the Capitol more informative and meaningful.
	www.aoc.gov /cc/index.cfm (697 words)

	Bambooweb: United States Capitol
		The United States Capitol is the building which serves as home for the legislative branch of the United States government.
		The Capitol building held its first session of Congress on November 17, 1800.
		An extended addition to the Capitol was constructed in 1958, but the historic Corinthian columns were rendered homeless, until landcape designer Russell Page created a suitable setting for them in a large meadow at the National Arboretum, where they are combined with a relecting pool in an ensemble that reminds some visitors disconcertingly of Persepolis.
	www.bambooweb.com /articles/u/n/United_States_Capitol.html (463 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Politicians: Death in the U.S. Capitol Building
		U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1829-33, 1833-34 (5th District 1829-33, 8th District 1833-34); died in office 1834.
		U.S. Representative from Tennessee 7th District, 1925-32; elected unopposed 1924; died in office 1932.
		U.S. Representative from North Dakota, 1961-63 (at-large 1961-63, 1st District 1963); died in office 1963.
	politicalgraveyard.com /death/us-capitol.html (1012 words)

	U.S. Capitol Historical Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Fellowship is funded by the United States Capitol Historical Society and jointly administered by the Architect of the Capitol.
		A brief report of accomplishments must be submitted to the Architect of the Capitol and to the United States Capitol Historical Society at the end of the fellowship period.
		The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is a private, non-profit, non-partisan educational organization created in 1962 to interpret, preserve and communicate the history of the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Congress.
	www.uschs.org /01_society/subs/01d_01.html (997 words)

	MSN Encarta - Multimedia - U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
		U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Builders laid the cornerstone for the United States Capitol in 1793, and the building has been the seat of the country’s Senate and the House of Representatives since 1800.
		Since its original construction, the Capitol building has been expanded to more than twice its original size.
		The Rotunda stands 66 m (180 ft) high and is the symbolic center of both Capitol Hill and Washington, D.C. Joel Arem
	encarta.msn.com /media_461535322/U_S_Capitol_Washington_D_C.html (102 words)

	U.S. Capitol Security Checkpoints Return
		A temporary "security perimeter" was set up around the U.S. Capitol in August.
		It ended only after the U.S. government lowered the terror threat level on Nov. 10 for the financial services industry in New York City, northern New Jersey and Washington.
		A Capitol Police spokeswoman defended the checkpoints and said their return should not have come as a surprise.
	www.infowars.com /articles/ps/cap_security_checkpoints.htm (253 words)

	U.S. Capitol :washingtonpost.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The U.S. Capitol occupies a central place in both the city of Washington and U.S. political life.
		And architecturally, it is both a national landmark and also the central axis for Pierre L'Enfant's grand design for Washington, the center of the city's quadrant system formed by the directional streets that emerge from each side of the building tract.
		As is the case with many of Washington's significant structures, the design for the Capitol building was chosen in a national competition.
	www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn?node=entertainment/profile&id=1027924 (1024 words)

	United States House of Representatives, 109th Congress, 1st Session: Tour Services
		The United States Capitol is a monument, a working legislative building, and one of the most recognizable symbols of Democracy in the world.
		Capitol Guide Service personnel distribute the tickets on a first come, first serve basis from the Kiosk at the Southwest corner of the Capitol grounds, across from the Botanic Gardens.
		Capitol - Public Tours enter on the South or House Side of the Capitol, which is accessible.
	www.house.gov /house/tour_services.shtml (2463 words)

	BUILDING BIG: Databank: United States Capitol
		The Capitol's first dome was completed in 1824 to the design of Boston architect Charles Bulfinch -- and it was a profound disappointment.
		In 1855, Philadelphia architect Thomas U. Walter was ordered to replace the old dome with a bigger, better, fireproof dome.
		The bronze Statue of Freedom is the crowning feature of the dome of the United States Capitol.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/united_states_capitol.html (307 words)

	Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress
		Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre
		In 1960 the east front of the Capitol was extended 32 ft (9.8 m), and the original sandstone facade was replaced by marble.
		The greater Capitol Complex includes (in addition to the Capitol itself) 274 acres (111 hectares) of grounds with gardens, monuments, memorials, a carillon, and fountains; the United States Botanic Gardens (est.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/us/A0810311.html (288 words)

	Temple of Liberty: Building the Capitol for a New Nation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Several proposals during the 1830s and 1840s to extend it either to the east or with new legislative wings attached to the north and south led to a second competition in 1850-51.
		In addition to legislative chambers, committee rooms, and offices for the Senate and House of Representatives, the Capitol accommodated the Library of Congress until 1897 and the Supreme Court until 1935.
		The Temple of Justice and Faith: The Capitol's East and West Porticoes and Dome
	www.loc.gov /exhibits/us.capitol/s0.html (336 words)

	United States House of Representatives, 109th Congress, 1st Session: Visiting Washington D.C.
		Information presented by the Architect of the Capitol for everyone who wants to learn more about the Capitol and what it means.
		The Old Hall of the House, now known as Statuary Hall, is one of the most historic spaces in the United States Capitol.
		U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-3121 TTY: (202) 225-1904
	www.house.gov /house/Visitor.shtml (197 words)

	U.S. Capitol Bicentennial (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		November, 2000 marks the 200th year since the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives moved into their new home in the partially finished U.S. Capitol Building.
		A fine example of 19th-century neoclassical architecture, the design of the Capitol is derived from ancient Greece and Rome and evokes the ideals that guided the nation's founders as they framed their new republic.
		In the center under the dome is the Rotunda, 96 feet in diameter and rises 180 feet 3 inches to the canopy.
	www.dewaltmechlindar.org /capitol.html (1494 words)

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		Seven years later the first part of the Capitol was ready for government business.
		The Capitol was remodeled and enlarged several times.
		The Harry S. Truman Library is one of eleven Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration
	www.trumanlibrary.org /whistlestop/teacher_lessons/3branches/15.htm (247 words)

	Close Up Foundation Civics Education \| Washington, D.C. Virtual Tour
		The United States Capitol sits atop Jenkins Hill overlooking the National Mall to the west.
		The Capitol covers an area of 175,170 square feet or approximately four acres.
		By November 17, 1800, the Capitol was ready to receive Congress.
	www.closeup.org /tr_cap.htm (237 words)

	AllRefer.com - Capitol, U.S., District of Columbia (DC) (Washington, D.C.) - (historic site) - Facts and Information
		Capitol, U.S., building in which the Congress of the U.S. holds session.
		Located between Constitution and Independence avenues at 1st Street on Capitol Hill in Wash., D.C. The West Front overlooks the city; the impressive Capitol dome is visible from Va. The bldg.
		There were 9 architects of the Capitol and construction began in 1793, with George Washington laying the cornerstone.
	reference.allrefer.com /gazetteer/C/C02038-capitol-u.s..html (266 words)

	U.S. Capitol
		The Capitol building is rich in historic associations.
		The Capitol Building is also a vast artistic treasure house.
		Two centuries after the U.S. Capitol was built in the nation's capital, Congress is concerned that the builders-Black slaves-were given no credit.(Confidential)(Brief Article) (Jet)
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0194023.html (412 words)

	U.S. Capitol Washington D.C. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The United States Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and important buildings in the world.
		Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American People and their government.
		Work progressed under numerous architects through the years, but the Capitol was given its present appearance by Thomas U. Walter, who finished the north and south wings in the 1850s and the cast-iron dome in 1863.
	www.genegillminiatures.com /capitol.html (194 words)

	Touring the U. S. Capitol: Worth the wait (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		President George Washington laid the cornerstone for the Capitol Sept. 18, 1793.
		The Rotunda is the inside of the Capitol Dome, which may be seen from many different points in the District.
		Capitol souvenirs are also sold in the Crypt.
	www.dcmilitary.com /navy/seaservices/8_11/features/22111-1.html (710 words)

	Bill's Software Picks: U.S.A. Capitol Screensaver
		A beautiful screensaver of the United States of America's Capitol.
		The reflection of the Capitol can be seen in the water that moves on the screen.
		A wonderful screensaver to have and share with your friends to celebrate the upcoming 4th of July.
	www.billssoftwarepicks.net /software/screen_savers/U-S-A-_Capitol_Screensaver_LadyDove-s_Screensavers.html (56 words)

	Ben's Guide (3-5): Government Buildings - The U.S. Capitol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Built on a hill popularly called Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, the U.S. Capitol has been the home of the House of Representatives and the Senate since 1800.
		The height of the Capitol from the baseline on the east front to the top of the statue is 287.5 ft (87.6 m).
		You can learn more about the history of the Capitol from the Architect of the Capitol.
	bensguide.gpo.gov /3-5/symbols/capitol.html (178 words)

	Gas Masks Ordered for U.S. Capitol
		WASHINGTON (AP) - Capitol Police have ordered 25,000 gas masks to help protect tourists, members of Congress and their staffs in the event of a chemical or biological attack, a congressional official said Tuesday.
		Capitol Police, responsible for security at the Capitol's sprawling complex, will tell members of Congress about the masks during a meeting on Wednesday, the official said.
		Metal posts and street barriers are being installed on the perimeter of the building grounds, visitors have their bags searched and the Capitol Police hired 700 more officers.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/news/706400/posts (802 words)

	CNN.com - U.S. Capitol getting security overhaul - October 6, 2001
		The retrofitting is one but one job in a much larger project to better protect visitors, lawmakers and staff at the Capitol, officials say.
		The group reviewing security at the Capitol is also considering how many Capitol Police officers are needed to enhance security, and will almost certainly request additional personnel.
		The group is also reviewing whether the retirement age for police officers should be increased from the current age of 57.
	archives.cnn.com /2001/ALLPOLITICS/10/05/rec.capitol.security (456 words)

	U.S. Capitol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Capitol dome during Cherry Blossom Season (late March, very early April)...the blossoms are exceptionally striking, yet during the two weeks the trees bloom, it is a nightmare to get around town!
		The Capitol was designed by Dr. William Thornton and was completed in 1863.
		The Capitol at night...a sight that all visitors to Washington, D.C. should not miss out on.
	sweb.uky.edu /~mabowd00/capitol.htm (156 words)

	Texas and the U.S. Capitol Building
		U. Capitol Building in Washington DC By act of Congress July 2, 1864
		U. Capitol Building except, New Mexico and Nevada.
		In 1905 marble sculptors based on these models were donated to the U. Capitol Building collection.
	www.texasbob.com /travel/tbt_washingtondc.html (155 words)

	Sgt Charles Johnson U S Capitol Police mounted unit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The latest aid to the U.S. Capitol Police has four legs and eats hay, and is helping them do their jobs and reach out to the public in ways no Instant Messaging system can.
		The new unit —- not even a year old yet — is the brainchild of Chief Terrance Gainer, who came to Capitol Hill law enforcement from Chicago and knew the benefits of police on horseback.
		One police officer atop a horse is as effective as eight to 10 officers on foot, according to the police department.
	www.washingtontechnology.com /news/20_1/last-byte/25282-1.html (893 words)

	US Capitol Police - Wear the Badge, Feel the Honor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		This is the moment you truly become a part of the dedication, the pride, and the legacy that makes the United States Capitol Police a force like no other.
		With the sole mission of providing security for the United States Capitol Building, Congress created the United States Capitol Police.
		Since that time, countless lives have been protected while the U.S. Capitol continues to thrive.
	www.uscapitolpolice.gov /home.html (277 words)

	The Capitol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Capitol of the United States crowns Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and houses the legislative branch of government, comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate.
		By 1850 it had become necessary to enlarge the building, and the Philadelphian Thomas U. Walter was commissioned to design and build the enormous (214-m/702-ft by 107-m/350-ft) present Capitol.
		The interior of the Capitol is elaborately decorated with a profusion of statuary, murals, frescoes, and mosaics by such artists as Horatio Greenough, Randolph Rogers, and John Trumbull.
	sc94.ameslab.gov /TOUR/capitol.html (291 words)

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