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Anne Frank Tree at the Capitol July 21, 2014 By: Sharon Gang 3 Comments One of Anne’s few connections to the outside world while hiding in the secret annex was a nearby white chestnut tree which she could see from the attic window. Continue Reading »	Monuments Man Creates Monumental Statue February 07, 2014 By: Franklin Bradley 0 Comments When AOC's Franklin Bradley recently learned that one of the lead characters in the upcoming "Monuments Men" movie, portrayed by John Goodman, was inspired by Walker K. Hancock, an... Continue Reading »
Grazing the Capitol Grounds February 03, 2014 By: Andria Leo 0 Comments The Capitol Grounds have long been a haven for wildlife, with residents ranging from squirrels to red-tailed hawks to a red fox. But sheep? If it had been left up to one Virginia farmer more than 90... Continue Reading »	Celebrating 150 Years of Freedom December 02, 2013 By: Lori Taylor 2 Comments The Statue of Freedom was placed atop the Capitol Dome 150 years ago, effectively completing the Capitol Dome that we still see today. Continue Reading »
B.B. French – Blogger Extraordinaire November 06, 2013 By: Matt Guilfoyle 1 Comments Long before the advent of Twitter, Facebook and blogs – there were journals. 150 years ago this month saw one of the most transformative periods in the construction of the United States Capitol along... Continue Reading »	Unearthing Capitol Hill's Buried History October 31, 2013 By: Kristen Frederick 2 Comments This Halloween, Kristen Frederick, congressional liaison for the Architect of the Capitol, visited the Congressional Cemetery and discovered many connections the AOC has to this hallowed ground. Continue Reading »
Remembering September 11, 2001 September 10, 2013 By: Matt Guilfoyle 0 Comments For those of us in Washington, D.C., on September 11, 2001, the site of the beautiful Capitol Dome set against bright blue skies on a cool September morning will forever conjure feelings and memories... Continue Reading »	From the Archives: Bike Racks on Capitol Hill July 31, 2013 By: Andria Leo 0 Comments Parking in Washington, D.C. has always been a challenge, but did you know they have been working to accommodate commuters on Capitol Hill for more than a century? Continue Reading »
Keeping History in Perspective July 23, 2013 By: Stephen T. Ayers 0 Comments Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, remembers one of the major players in the history U.S. Capitol, Charles Bulfinch. Continue Reading »	Constructing the Capitol: The Oven June 18, 2013 By: Matt Guilfoyle 0 Comments Too hot or too cold – there is no pleasing everyone when it comes to the right temperature in the office. But while today the AOC provides a climate-controlled environment to the buildings of Capitol... Continue Reading »

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