Speaker's Blog
PHOTOS: A Capitol Christmas
December 03, 2014
It is a tradition dating all the way back to 1964, when the first Capitol Christmas Tree stood at just 24 feet tall. Fastforward 50 years, (or simply keep scrolling down), and you will see this year’s tree, hailing from the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota, proudly rises 88 feet from trunk to top. Read More
PHOTO: The King
December 02, 2014
His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan paid another visit to the U.S. Capitol today to meet with Speaker Boehner. Read More
November in Photos
December 01, 2014
As the holiday season gets into full swing, November always brings with it a reminder of some wonderful traditions. From Thanksgiving food prep, to the arrival of the national Christmas Tree – here are some of the memorable moments of last month, as caught on camera. 1. Kids at the Capitol Read More
It’s Here!
November 21, 2014
The Capitol Christmas Tree has finally arrived. The 88-foot-tall spruce completed its 2,000 mile journey from Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest and is ready for trimming on the West Front Lawn of the Capitol. Read More
PHOTOS: From Playwright to President
November 20, 2014
On Wednesday, Speaker John Boehner and other leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives held a bust dedication ceremony to honor the former Czech President Václav Havel. In speaking about the Czech playwright who led a national revolution for freedom, Speaker Boehner noted, “you just can’t write a play like this." Read More