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The Liberty Cap: Symbol of American Freedom
The 2024 Olympic mascot is a conical cap, the Phryge, a French symbol of freedom, but it symbolized freedom in the United States before the French adopted it.
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The Original Olmsted Trees
Celebrating the history of tree planting and tree preservation at the U.S. Capitol Grounds by highlighting some of the oldest trees on the grounds.
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Jefferson Finds Capitol Inspiration in City of Light
Thomas Jefferson, inspired by skylights he saw in Paris, prevailed upon the Architect of the Capitol to include something similar in the U.S. Capitol's new chamber for the House of Representatives. However, all the skylights came to an untimely end.
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Evolution of Women in Art at the U.S. Capitol
An in-depth look at the evolution of women in art at the U.S. Capitol.
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You left us hanging - what, if anything, are they used for today?
I thank you for the history of these two building, also showing another portion of our capital that is there today.
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