During World War II, Washington D.C. attracted civilians and military personnel who quickly transformed the nation's capital from a sleepy town into a robust center of international politics and diplomacy. This exhibit honors the men and women who sacrificed so much to promote our national ideals of liberty and representative democracy.
Arthur E. (Scotty) Scott, was a professional photographer in Washington, D.C. from 1934 to 1976, who captured on film many prominent people in American politics.
Oral history Interviews with senators, officers, staff, and others provide insight into the history and evolution of the Senate.
Information about any senator, representative, vice president, or member of the Continental Congress.
This chart shows the relationships among Senate leaders and officers who manage the flow of legislative and administrative business in the Senate.