The Architect of the Capitol is responsible to the United States Congress for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the Capitol, the congressional office buildings, the Library of Congress buildings, the Supreme Court building, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Power Plant, and other facilities. You may wish to begin ...

Constructed in 1738, Stratford was the boyhood home of Declaration of Independence signers Richard Henry and Francis Lightfoot Lee, and it was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.

Advances human rights and social justice through our Youth Fellows Program, Center for Human Rights, Book and Journalism Awards, and Human Rights Award. ...

A nonprofit and nonpartisan educational organization created in 1962 to promote the history of the Capitol and Congress, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society serves as an informational and educational resource for its members and the general public. ...

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site Located in Washington D.C., DC TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Ford's Theatre in 1870 Ford's Theatre photo files IN BRIEF America's transfer from civil war to peace was made more difficult on April 14, 1865, when Abraham Lincoln was shot and killed, just five days after General Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court ...

National Mall Located in Washington, DC TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS July 4th Fireworks on the National Mall - Webmasters: Cochran, Demmon, Williams IN BRIEF The National Mall's origins are as old as the capital city itself. The open space and parklands envisioned by Pierre L'Enfant's plan, which was commissioned by George Washington, created an ideal ...

Search this site or the web powered by FreeFind Site search Web search &nbsp: Help Save The Holt House Even here beside the proud Potomac's streams the medley mass of pride and misery of whips and charters, manacles and rights of slaving blacks and democratic whites Historic Holt House Walking Tours This year s Holt House tour will take place Sunday, April 21, 2002. From 1:00 5:00 PM. You could ...

Welcome! Serving as a Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was a defining period of our lives. For each of us, it was a motivating factor that has been a measuring stick of our lives. We were both effected and affected by this unique experience; it made us better people and more productive citizens. While rendering honors, we were honored. Although we come from all walks of life, we all ...

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