- United States Capitol - Wikipedia
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D C Although no longer at the geographic center of the national capital, the U S Capitol forms the origin point for the street-numbering
- Capital vs. Capitol: Explaining the Difference | Merriam-Webster
Capitol refers to physical buildings or where US congress meets Capital includes state capitals, capital as in money, a synonym of important, and punishable by death
- Home | U. S. Capitol - Visitor Center
The Capitol Visitor Center will be closed Wednesday, December 24; Thursday, December 25; and Thursday, January 1 The Visitor Center will close Wednesday, December 31, at 1 p m Welcome to the U S Capitol! Education Program - What is Happening in the Chambers? Want the most up-to-date information? Join our mailing list to stay in the know
- United States Capitol | Architecture, History, United States . . .
The Capitol is situated on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of Pennsylvania Avenue The Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial lie to the west, and the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress are to the east The Supreme Court held sessions in the Capitol until its own building was completed in 1935
- U. S. Capitol Building - U. S. Senate
The most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world, the United States Capitol has housed Congress since 1800 The Capitol is where Congress meets to write the laws of our nation, and where presidents are inaugurated and deliver their annual State of the Union messages
- Visiting Capitol Hill - United States Capitol Police
It is commonly referred to as Capitol Hill and houses all U S House of Representatives and U S Senate office buildings, the Library of Congress, and the symbol of democracy, the U S Capitol The United States Capitol Complex is located at the east end of the National Mall
- U. S. Capitol Visitor Center - USAGov
Take a tour of the historic Capitol, where you can see the Crypt of the Capitol, the Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall
- Explore the Capitol Campus - Architect of the Capitol
Helpful information to maximize your time at the U S Capitol campus Visit the Capitol Serve Preserve Inspire Our mission centers on our stewardship of the structures and grounds of the nation's Capitol We ensure every visitor to the campus experiences the grandeur of these historic treasures at their very best
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