United States Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
White House vs Capitol Building: What is the Difference?
WEBJul 7, 2023 · Put simply, the Capitol Building dwarfs the White House in almost every measure. On one hand, the White House, with its iconic presence on Pennsylvania Avenue, covers an area of approximately 55,000 square feet. The building consists of six levels, including the basement.
The White House Was, in Fact, Built by Enslaved Labor
WEBJul 26, 2016 · Washington, D.C., was built on landed ceded to the federal government by Virginia and Maryland, and at the time the Potomac region was home to almost half of the country’s 750,000 slaves, Lane...
History of the U.S. Capitol Building - Architect of the Capitol
WEBThe 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 timeline and learn more.
January 6 United States Capitol attack - Wikipedia
WEBAt 2:11, Proud Boy leader Dominic Pezzola used a stolen police riot shield to smash one of those un-reinforced windows on the west side of the Capitol, breaching the building itself. By 2:13, the Capitol was officially breached.
The White House Building | The White House
WEBIn 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt began a major renovation of the White House, including the relocation of the President’s offices from the Second Floor of the Residence to the newly...
Visit The White House
WEBVisit The White House. The President and Dr. Biden are delighted to welcome members of the public to tour the White House. Public tour requests are scheduled through your Member of Congress...
United States Capitol | Architecture, History, United States ...
WEB3 days ago · 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 …
Book a Tour | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
WEBThe Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tours begin every 10 minutes until 3:20 p.m. All tours are led by our professional tour guides and visit the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall.
Constructing the Capitol - White House Historical Association
WEBConstruction on the United States Capitol building began in 1793, and the first wing--housing the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Library of Congress--was completed in 1800. It was designed by the first Architect of …