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United States Capitol

United States Capitol
The West Front of the United States Capitol
Building information
NameUnited States Capitol
Architectural styleAmerican Neoclassicism
TownCapitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
CountryUnited States of America
ClientWashington administration
StartedSeptember 18, 1793
Floor count5
Floor area16.5 acre (66773.1 m2)
ArchitectWilliam Thornton (first of many)

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The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the federal government of the United States. Located in Washington, D.C., it sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall. Though not in the geographic center of the District of Columbia, the Capitol is the origin by which the quadrants of the District are divided. Officially, both the east and west sides of the Capitol are referred to as "fronts." Historically, however, only the east front of the building was intended for the arrival of visitors and dignitaries.

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President Barack Obama Inauguration Day January 20, 2009 1/20 Tuesday January 20, 2009 He will be sworn in to take office as President elect. The United states of America. ââSONG BY SHANICEââ ââSONG: "THE PRESIDENT WE NEED"ââ You can visit her site below: www.youtube.com
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Wwe capital capitol punishment part 1 one matches full World Heavyweight Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Christian John Cena vs. R-Truth Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler United States Intercontinental Wade Barrett vs. Ezekiel Jackson Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio Alex Riley vs. The Miz Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk results review predictions thoughts 12 game Wwe capital capitol punishment part 1 one matches full World Heavyweight Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Christian John Cena vs. R-Truth Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler United States Intercontinental Wade Barrett vs. Ezekiel Jackson Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio Alex Riley vs. The Miz Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk results review predictions thoughts 12 game Wwe capital capitol punishment part 1 one matches full World Heavyweight Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Christian John Cena vs. R-Truth Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler United States Intercontinental Wade Barrett vs. Ezekiel Jackson Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio Alex Riley vs. The Miz Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk results review predictions thoughts 12 game Wwe capital capitol punishment part 1 one matches full World Heavyweight Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Christian John Cena vs. R-Truth Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler United States Intercontinental Wade Barrett vs. Ezekiel Jackson Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio Alex Riley vs. The Miz Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk results review predictions thoughts 12 game Wwe capital capitol punishment part 1 one matches full World <b>...</b>
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In a nation divided by meaningless labels, the United States Militia is standing united; every color, every culture, one country. Our oaths are to the Constitution of the United States of America, and nothing else. Our Constitution protects the rights of all people and specifically limits...
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Senator Barack Hussein Obama takes the oath of office as he is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on January 20, 2009 at 12:05pm. He is the first African American president. No more Bush. As a black American who grew up in a segregated nation, Mr. Powell said the inauguration was looming as a powerful and emotional moment for African Americans. You almost start tearing up, he said. The crowd that stretched down the mall was festive and enthusiastic. They were bundled against the cold, with the temperature just above 20 degrees at 9 am, and the forecast calling for it to remain in the low 30s. Mr. Obamas assumption of the presidency caps a remarkable rise for a man first elected to national office in 2004, winning a Senate seat in a year when he also delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. To win the presidency, he defeated Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York, who will become his secretary of state, in a pitched presidential primary battle and then beat Senator John McCain of Arizona in a general election conducted against the backdrop of a national economic collapse. Though Mr. Obama did not emphasize his African American heritage as a candidate, the symbolism was evident and was reinforced by the fact that the swearing in was taking place the day following the national holiday to mark the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King. He will take office less than a month before the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham <b>...</b>
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youtube.com January 2008 President Bush Delivers State of the Union Address Chamber of the United States House of Representatives United States Capitol Part 1 www.youtube.com Part 2 www.youtube.com Part 3 www.youtube.com Part 4 www.youtube.com Part 5 www.youtube.com Part 6 www.youtube.com
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Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July". It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. Many people display the American flag on their homes. The celebrations have deep roots in the American tradition of political freedom. You probably recognize this popular song that has played in countless films and TV productions. Adagio for Strings, composed by Samuel Barber, has also been arranged for choral performances. More recently I found the robust brass arrangement and it has haunted me to do something more with it. My journey in life took me to the Capitol and I would like to think what you see and hear are a perfect fit. Honor Air is an effort to charter flights to the National Mall bringing war veterans to see the memorials. Even though he served during WWII, my Grandfather who is 94 chose not to go because he didn't want to take the seat of a veteran who saw combat. Part of the reason I produced this piece was to bring the monuments to him. Your comments are appreciated. The US President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 11, 1919. In proclaiming the holiday, he said "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with lots of pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of <b>...</b>
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Stan Freberg - The United States of America: Vol. 1: The Early Years Capitol Records 1961
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Wwe capital capitol punishment part 1 one matches full World Heavyweight Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Christian John Cena vs. R-Truth Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler United States Intercontinental Wade Barrett vs. Ezekiel Jackson Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio Alex Riley vs. The Miz Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk results review predictions thoughts 12 game Wwe capital capitol punishment part 1 one matches full World Heavyweight Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Christian John Cena vs. R-Truth Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler United States Intercontinental Wade Barrett vs. Ezekiel Jackson Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio Alex Riley vs. The Miz Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk results review predictions thoughts 12 game Wwe capital capitol punishment part 1 one matches full World Heavyweight Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Christian John Cena vs. R-Truth Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler United States Intercontinental Wade Barrett vs. Ezekiel Jackson Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio Alex Riley vs. The Miz Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk results review predictions thoughts 12 game Wwe capital capitol punishment part 1 one matches full World Heavyweight Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Christian John Cena vs. R-Truth Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler United States Intercontinental Wade Barrett vs. Ezekiel Jackson Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio Alex Riley vs. The Miz Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk results review predictions thoughts 12 game Wwe capital capitol punishment part 1 one matches full World <b>...</b>
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Public viewing of President Ronald Reagan Lying in State in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC on June 11, 2008.
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Preceded by
Unknown
Tallest Building in Washington, D.C.
1863-1899
88 m
Succeeded by
Old Post Office Building (Washington, D.C.)
Preceded by
Tenth Presbyterian Church
Tallest building in the United States outside of New York City
1863-1888
88 m
Succeeded by
Illinois State Capitol

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