Whereas: Stories from the People’s House
We’ve all been a part of those Thanksgiving dinners where nobody got along. On Thanksgiving Day, 1937, the House was no exception.
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Practice & Customs, Holidays
Sure, he was a Representative from South Carolina, the first U.S. Minister to Mexico, and a Secretary of War. But what is Representative Joel Roberts Poinsett really famous for? This time of year, the answer might be found in a nearby display of holiday decorations.
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Members of Congress, Holidays
Most debates in the House are settled on the House Floor. But one unusual battle was fought—with potatoes—at the House Restaurant. In the northeastern corner, armed with Aroostook spuds, was Maine. In the northwestern corner, nicknamed the “Potato State,” was Idaho. Maine versus Idaho: the half-baked potato war of 1937.
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Members of Congress, Photographs
The Offices of House History and Art and Archives have been busy this year working on new projects, including 54 blogs this year! We look back on a few of our favorites from 2017.
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Announcements
Five Most Recent Blog Posts
Sick Days
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Legislation
Edition for Educators—Following the Rules
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Practice & Customs, Edition for Educators
Congressional Eagles
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Members of Congress, Photographs
Veteran-Artists in the House Collection—Part II
“Planting Laws and Institutions”: The Election of Representative John Quincy Adams