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The painting General George Washington Resigning His Commission by John Trumbull
General George Washington Resigning His Commission
The painting General George Washington Resigning His Commission by John...
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A virtual Map of Capitol Hill from above
U.S. Capitol Map
View a map of the U.S. Capitol and other buildings and grounds cared for by the...
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An AOC worker mowing the grass on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol
Responsibilities of the Architect of the Capitol
The roles and responsibilities of the Architect of the Capitol cover an...
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House Office Buildings laborers like Keith Quick carefully move thousands of boxes and other items among member storerooms every election year.
AOC Moves the House Office Buildings Storerooms
The House Office Buildings laborers continuously improve service delivery and...
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Blog Posts Tagged 'National Garden'

National Garden Highlights Regional Plants and...
May 12, 2014
By: Matt Guilfoyle
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AOC working cleaning the National Garden
Conceived as an outdoor laboratory for gardening in harmony with natural ecosystems, the National Garden opened to the public on October 1, 2006.
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Top 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on Capitol Grounds
April 08, 2013
By: Lori Taylor
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Cherry Blossoms at the Senate Parks on the Capitol Grounds
Spring in Washington, D.C. is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation’s Capitol; it is also the busiest. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots to enjoy the warm weather on the...
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In Bloom: Jeepers creepers, it must be spring!
April 02, 2013
By: Bill McLaughlin
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Phlox subulata flowers blooming
Bill McLaughlin, Plant Curator at the U.S. Botanic Garden highlights plants currently in bloom at the U.S. Capitol.
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