United States Capitol Links
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/early-capitals-united-states Oct 19, 2023 "On July 16, 1790, George Washington signed the Residence Act of 1790. This Act decreed that the National Capital, and permanent seat of government, would be established along the Potomac River on land gifted by Maryland and Virginia. In addition, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, would become the temporary capital until 1800, the deadline for the permanent capital to be completed, which would be named Washington, D.C." American Battlefield Trust
United States Capitol Video Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvgq1awXNzs Apr 29, 2020 Until you can visit us in person, take this virtual tour featuring some of our favorite aspects of the U.S. Capitol. Tour stops include: U.S. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER 0:47, EMANCIPATION HALL 1:01, STATUE OF FREEDOM 1:17, U.S. CAPITOL CRYPT 1:53, U.S. CAPITOL ROTUNDA 3:18, NATIONAL STATUARY HALL 5:19, EMANCIPATION HALL 7:41 EXPLORE THE CAPITOL CAMPUS Visitor Resources https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/visitor-resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqBB3Mt06XA May 8, 2020 Join one of our wonderful guides for this video tour of the U.S. Capitol. Narration by Emily Boisvert, Visitor Guide, U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azMdEHP-FL0 Dec 15, 2016 The United States Capitol Dome, symbol of American democracy and world-renowned architectural icon, was constructed of cast iron more than 150 years ago. The Dome had not undergone a complete restoration since 1959-1960, and due to age and weather was plagued by more than 1,000 cracks and deficiencies. Architect of the Capitol https://www.youtube.com/c/uscapitol/videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p7nqkFyrR8 Jul 5, 2012 The U.S. Capitol Rotunda is a large, domed, circular room located in the center of the U.S. Capitol on the second floor. It is used for important ceremonial events as authorized by concurrent resolution, such as the lying in state of eminent citizens and the dedication of works of art. The Rotunda canopy features the painting entitled The Apotheosis of Washington, and the walls of the Rotunda hold historic paintings and a frescoed band, or "frieze," depicting significant events in American history. https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/buildings-grounds/capitol-building/rotunda