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Crowned with Freedom

by History on December 6, 2016

Capitol Architect Thomas U. Walter had not slept well in days. The painstaking process required to mount the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol’s unfinished new Dome had kept him awake at night. But on December 2, 1863, clear skies and a gentle breeze greeted Walter as his team of workers adjoined the final piece to the 19-foot, six-inch statue.

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Categories: Institution, Art & Artifacts

Edition for Educators—The House By the Numbers

by History on November 29, 2016

Before the 115th Congress (2017–2019) convenes in early January, review the latest statistics about the House and its history on the History, Art & Archives website.

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Categories: Education

From Candidate to Congresswoman

by History on November 21, 2016

Early on November 7, 1916, households with telephones in Montana received a call. “Good morning! Have you voted for Jeannette Rankin?”

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Categories: Rankin Centennial, Minorities in Congress, Oral History

The Many Depictions of Thomas Brackett Reed

by Art on November 14, 2016

On October 18th we wished Thomas Brackett Reed, accomplished and admired three-time Speaker of the House of Representatives, a happy 177th birthday!

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Categories: Art & Artifacts, People

Get Out the Vote

by Archives on November 7, 2016

An Official Ballot Dropped into a Ballot Box
After months of political advertisements and debates, citizens turn out to elect their Representatives on Election Day. Incumbent and hopeful Members of Congress also show up at the polls in their home districts, casting a ballot (presumably) for themselves. Three photographs from the House Collection show past Representatives in the act of voting, while also posing for a good photo op.

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Categories: Art & Artifacts, Elections, Photography

Edition for Educators—Halloween

by History on October 31, 2016

In the mood for some spooky Halloween yarns? The House has its own share of tricks and treats.

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Categories: Education, Holidays
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