United States Capitol

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1United States Capitol2:09

Welcome to Capitol Hill and the breathtaking United States Capitol Building, the undisputed architectural and political anchor of Washington, D.C. Situated atop a prominent elevation at the eastern end of the National Mall, this…
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2Origins and the Iron Dome2:10

The story of the Capitol's design is as uniquely American as the building itself. In 1792, the young government held a nationwide contest seeking architectural designs for the new legislative building, offering a grand prize of a…
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3The Capitol Crypt1:54

As you begin your guided tour, one of the first and most architecturally fascinating spaces you will enter is the Capitol Crypt. Do not let the somewhat macabre name frighten you; it is not a dungeon, but rather a robust,…
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4The Great Rotunda2:06

Ascending from the Crypt, you emerge into the breathtaking architectural climax of the Capitol: the Rotunda. This massive, circular room occupies the exact center of the building, reaching a staggering height of one hundred and…
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5National Statuary Hall1:59

Moving south from the Rotunda, you enter a grand, two-story, semicircular chamber known today as National Statuary Hall. This magnificent room, with its smooth marble columns and a sweeping second-story gallery, was the original…
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6Closing1:56

As your tour of the Capitol concludes, you may pass near the Old Senate Chamber, a beautifully restored, intimate room where the Senate met from 1819 until 1859. This room witnessed the golden age of senatorial debate, echoing…
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