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Vor 3 Tagen · The White House is the oldest federal building in the nation’s capital. The building’s history begins in 1792, when a public competition was held to choose a design for a presidential residence in the new capital city of Washington.
- Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue, major thoroughfare of Washington,...
- Pennsylvania Avenue
Vor 4 Tagen · United States Capitol, meeting place of the United States Congress and one of the most familiar landmarks in Washington, D.C. Possibly the most culturally and historically important building in the United States, it has been home to Congress since 1800.
Vor 2 Tagen · Like the principal buildings of the executive and judicial branches, the Capitol is built in a neoclassical style and has a white exterior. Both its east and west elevations are formally referred to as fronts, although only the east front was intended for the reception of visitors and dignitaries.
Vor 16 Stunden · Explore the hidden gems of the Capitol Crypt, where George Washington’s legacy is honored. Discover the Crypt’s significance as a historical treasure trove, offering insights into the Capitol’s past. Uncover the secrets of the Congressional Prayer Room and the Hideaways, revealing the intricate history woven into the fabric of the Capitol.
Vor 5 Tagen · The Washington Monument was originally intended to be located at the point at which a line running directly south from the center of the White House crossed a line running directly west from the center of the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill.
Vor 16 Stunden · Illustration. British soldiers burn Washington, D.C., on 24 August 1814 during the War of 1812, setting fire to several buildings, including the White House and the US Capitol. Illustration is from The History of England, from the Earliest Periods, Vol. 1 by Paul M. Rapin de Thoyras, 1816. Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Vor 2 Tagen · Built in 1912, just four years after the launch of the New York City subway, the US Capitol Subway System has been dubbed the “shortest and most exclusive railway in the world,” because it’s...
