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Fall at the U.S. Capitol
As fall temperatures dip, a verdant Capitol campus gives way to splashes of reds, oranges, yellows and browns that eventually bathe the urban forest in brilliant color.
Why does the Statue of Freedom face east, away from the National Mall?
The Capitol's East Front was planned, and still serves, as its principal entrance (being the only front on level ground), and the statue faces those who arrive from this direction.
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Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Unveiled
The statue, given by Utah to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was dedicated in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.
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Summer 2025 Internship Opportunities Now Available
The Architect of the Capitol summer internship program is for current students. You may be eligible if you're currently enrolled in high school, college, trade school or another qualifying educational institution.
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Photography and Technical Imaging Branch Marks 75th Anniversary
Recent historical research has confirmed that the Architect of the Capitol is home to the first federal government photography office, what is today called the AOC Photography and Technical Imaging Branch.
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FY 2024 Performance and Accountability Report Available Online
The PAR offers an assessment of the priorities, accomplishments and financial accountability for fiscal year 2024. Capitol Highlights, infographics, charts, tables and photographs provide additional insight into the AOC's mission and performance.