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Menyertai November 2008

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    The answer to what's happening behind the Capitol scaffolding:

  2. Intermediate coat paint being applied to bay of Capitol Rotunda. Restoration details:

  3. Here's a print from the with a tandem bike to celebrate .

  4. View 19th- and early 20th-century images of the Chamber

  5. Renewal project work continues in the Cannon Building's courtyard. More details:

  6. What's this , and why is it featured this week? Answer + full image on .

  7. Finally a bright and sunny afternoon in D.C.

  8. Incorporating music in celebratory + honorary occasions—a time-honored Capitol tradition:

  9. of V.P. Cheney's bust in the 2nd floor Senate connecting corridor of the Capitol.

  10. 1915: Stonemasons installing and waterproofing the central steps on the East Front of the Capitol Building.

  11. Minnesota's Mondale, VP Bust Collection in the Capitol: State joined the union 1858.

  12. Today is our 15th straight day of measurable rain in the D.C. area. At least sometimes there is a rainbow.

  13. Discover the unique world of AOC employees who come to work after the sun goes down.

  14. Beautiful flowers around the . Photo by .

  15. The transcontinental railroad completion 1869 represented in the Capitol's historic Cox Corridors.

  16. Today, we remember the four Capitol Police officers who have died in the line of duty.

  17. What's this ? Answer + full image on .

  18. in 1993 the Statue of Freedom was removed from the for cleaning

  19. Today's blog post highlights just a few of the mothers honored in Capitol art:

  20. Rayburn Building's Spirit of Justice—her hand around a small boy's shoulder.

  21. Mountains and Clouds by Alexander Calder was dedicated 1987 in the Hart Bldg atrium:

  22. Some spice for your : jalapeños (Capsicum annuum) at the U.S. Botanic Garden!

  23. Due to a special event on Thursday, May 5, there will be no tours of the US Capitol before 1PM. The Capitol Visitor Center will open at 1PM.

  24. Happy Wednesday! The Statue of Freedom watching over the Nation’s capital this morning.

  25. Overcast skies today in D.C.

  26. Damaged cornice brackets being removed from Senate wing, part of Capitol stone preservation:

  27. : Why is is so pretty in the spring? 2 words: Lawn & Order.

  28. This tuning fork was used in 1860s by Meigs (born 1816) to test the Dome's cast iron beams.

    Meigs' Tuning Fork
    Tuning forks are frequently used by musicians to adjust their instruments. So why does AOC have one – and what makes it cool? Hint: U.S. Capitol Dome
  29. Meigs' (born 1816) Capitol legacies incl. Engr, Mgmt, Photography:

  30. Annie Sullivan's most famous pupil, Helen Keller, represented in Statuary Hall Collection.

  31. RT to thank US Capitol Police—founded 1828—who continue their mission to protect Congress + community. 📷: c1938

  32. What's this ? Answer + full image on . Hint:

  33. Tomorrow =anniv. of Louisiana joining the union (1812). Learn about the state's Capitol art:

  34. This 🌳 map helps you find the memorial + commemorative trees of Capitol Square:

  35. AOC employees are involved in comprehensive tree care on , and throughout the year:

  36. J. Sterling Morton's Capitol statue ft. tree trunk, symbol of his founding of .

  37. The memorial tree in honor of Anne Frank, planted on Capitol Grounds 2014:

  38. The last surviving Declaration of Independence signer? From MD (joined the union 1788):

  39. Figure of Ulysses S. Grant (born 1822) seen through the horse's ears of his memorial, restoration underway.

  40. The green roof of the NAVCC Packard Campus spans an area equal to 3 football fields:

  41. This USBG water garden honors our nation's First Ladies + offers seating areas for visitors:

  42. Frederick Law Olmsted (born 1822) designed the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, + .

  43. Prime coat paint being applied in the Capitol Rotunda. Restoration project details at .

  44. What's this ? Answer + full image on .

  45. of the tree lined paths leading to the Capitol Visitor Center. 📷: 2010

  46. Today's free celebration at U.S. Botanic Garden is rain or shine, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.→

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