Feature Story Archives

Joint Meeting of Congress
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko spoke at U.S. Capitol on September 18, 2014. (09/18/2014)

Anniversary of Capitol Burning
200th anniversary of the British burning the Capitol in War of 1812. (08/24/2014)

Swedish Humanitarian Honored
Raoul Wallenberg receives Congressional Gold Medal. (07/09/2014)

Congress honors Israeli President
Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Shimon Peres (06/26/2014)

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2014

• Congress honors King family (06/24/2014)
  Congressional Gold Medal awarded to civil rights activists.
  
• Anne Frank (04/30/2014)
  Members dedicate a chestnut sapling to her memory.
• Borlaug Statue Dedication (03/14/2014)
  Leaders dedicate a statue of the late agricultural scientist.
• A Luncheon with Leaders (03/14/2014)
  The speaker hosted the president, Irish prime minister at Capitol.
• 2014 State of the Union (01/28/2014)
  President Obama addressed Joint Session of Congress.
• Second Session Convened (01/03/2014)
  The U.S. House of Representatives convened to start its second session of the 113th Congress.

2013

• Congress Celebrates the Life of Nelson Mandela (12/05/2013)
  The former South African president died on December 5, 2013.
• 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree (12/03/2013)
  Speaker Boehner lit the Capitol Christmas Tree on December 3, 2013.
• Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Native American Code Talkers (11/20/2013)
• Congress Honors Winston Churchill (10/30/2013)
  A bust of Winston Churchill now stands in the U.S. Capitol.
• House Mourns Former Speaker (10/18/2013)
  Former Speaker of the House Tom Foley died at the age of 84.
• September 11th Remembrance Ceremony (09/11/2013)
  Members of Congress honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
• Honoring Birmingham Bombing Victims (09/10/2013)
  Congressional leaders honor the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing victims.
• Congress Honors Nelson Mandela (07/18/2013)
  The former South African president turned 95 on July 18, 2013.
• Frederick Douglass Statue Dedication (06/19/2013)
  A statue of Mr. Douglass now stands in the U.S. Capitol.
• Congress Honors Rep. Dingell’s Service (06/13/2013)
  Rep. Dingell Jr. is the longest-serving Member of Congress.
• Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled (02/27/2013)
  Statue of Rosa Parks unveiled in Statuary Hall.
• 113th Congress (01/03/2013)
  The 113th Congress convened on January 3, 2013.
• New History, Art & Archives Website (02/21/2013)
  More than 200 years of history available online.
• State of the Union 2013 (02/12/2013)
  Congress convened for the 2013 State of the Union Address on February 12, 2013

2012

• 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree (12/04/2012)
  The 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree arrived in Washington on November 26, 2012.
• Congress Honors Suu Kyi (09/19/2012)
  Congressional Gold Medal presented to human rights champion Aung Sun Suu Kyi.
• Congress Honors Palmer (09/12/2012)
  Congressional Gold Medal presented to golfer and philanthropist Arnold Palmer.
• September 11th Congressional Remembrance (09/11/2012)
  Members of Congress honor the victims of the September 11th, 2001, attacks.
• Congress Honors Montford Point Marines (06/27/2012)
  The first African-Americans to serve as Marines, they were honored during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
• National Memorial Day Concert (05/27/2012)
  The National Memorial Day Concert on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
• National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (05/15/2012)
  Police officers from across the United States gathered for the 31st annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.
• Discovery's Final Flight (04/17/2012)
  The space shuttle Discovery performed an aerial tour over Capitol Hill on its final flight.
• Statue of Freedom Restoration (04/04/2012)
  Work is being performed to conserve one of the Capitol's Statue of Freedom.
• Commemorative Marker (02/28/2012)
  Recognizing contributions of enslaved African Americans to construction of U.S. Capitol.
• State of the Union Address (01/24/2012)
  Members of the House and Senate convened for the State of the Union Address.
• Sergeant at Arms (01/17/2012)
  House Elects 36^th Sergeant at Arms.

2011

• Capitol Christmas Tree 2011 (12/06/2011)
  The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has been a tradition at the U.S. Capitol since 1964.
• Congressional Gold Medal (11/16/2011)
  Congress honors NASA astronauts
• Congressional Gold Medal (11/02/2011)
  Congress honors World War II Japanese-American veterans
• Torch Run Comes to the Capitol (09/30/2011)
  The 26th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Comes to the Capitol.
• Civil War Exhibit (09/27/2011)
  Learn more about the Capitol and the history of Congress during the Civil War
• September 11th Commemorations (09/12/2011)
  Members of Congress honor victims of terrorist attacks
• Summer Teacher Institute (08/18/2011)
  More than 170 teachers spent time on Capitol Hill learning new ways to connect with students.
• A Capitol Fourth (07/05/2011)
  Capitol celebration marks Independence Day
• Interning at the House (06/10/2011)
  Latest wave of seasonal staffers gets to work
  
• National Jukebox (06/03/2011)
  Library of Congress opens trove of rare historic recordings
  
• Memorial Day Concert (05/30/2011)
  Capitol celebration honors America's servicemen and women
• Congressional Baseball Game (07/06/2011)
  Representatives play ball in enduring tradition
• New House Chaplain (05/25/2011)
  Reverend Patrick J. Conroy becomes House’s 60th chaplain
• Joint Meeting (05/24/2011)
  Israeli leader addresses Congress
• Honoring Holocaust Victims (05/17/2011)
  Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust
• Historic Addition (05/03/2011)
  Gerald Ford Statue Unveiled in Capitol
• An Artistic Discovery (05/01/2011)
  Nationwide contest displays work of high school artists in U.S. Capitol
• Improved Features and Resources (05/01/2011)
  The redesigned House.gov is more powerful and easy to use