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Special Exhibit Highlight: Presidential Inaugurations

By AOC Staff
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Learn how the platform was built for the 2025 inaugural and about the ceremony commemorating the first nail to mark this historic event at the U.S. Capitol.
History & Discoveries

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A Hallowed Figure in American Art and Culture: the Bald Eagle

By Madeleine Lucchetti
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The bald eagle is painted, sculpted and carved throughout the Capitol campus. Its white head, wide wingspan and gnarled talons are ubiquitous.
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Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Unveiled

By AOC Staff
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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

By AOC Staff
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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.
Behind the Scenes

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Photography and Technical Imaging Branch Marks 75th Anniversary

By Michael Dunn
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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

By AOC Staff
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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.

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Representative Gerry Studds Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Quercus phellos (Willow Oak) Sponsored by: Rep. Anthony C. Beilenson To Honor Representative Gerry E. Studds Dedicated on December 5, 1996

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State of Texas Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Carya illinoinensis 'Pawnee' (Pawnee Pecan) Sponsored by: Sen. Charles W. Stenholm To Honor The State of Texas and Its Delegation Members Dedicated on November 4, 1996

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State of Mississippi Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia) Sponsored by: Sen. Trent Lott To Honor The State of Mississippi Dedicated on April 12, 1986

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State of Maine Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Pinus strobus (Eastern White Pine) Sponsored by: Sen. George J. Mitchell To Honor The State of Maine Dedicated on October 5. 1994

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State of Iowa Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Commemorative Tree Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Lightfoot To Honor The State of Iowa's Sesquincentennial Dedicated on June 6, 1996

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State of Georgia Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Prunus persica 'Bell of Georgia' (Belle of Georgia Peach) Sponsored by: Rep. Charlie Norwood To Honor The State of Georgia Dedicated on July 27, 1998

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Society of American Foresters Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Commemorative Tree Acer rebrum (Red Maple) Sponsored by: Sen. John Warner To Honor The Centennial of Society of American Foresters Dedicated on November 27, 2000

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Senator John Heinz Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Quercus muehlenbergii (Chinkapin Oak) Sponsored by: Senator Al Gore Jr. To Honor The Late Senator John Heinz Dedicated on April 3, 1992

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Representative Robert Michel Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Sponsored by: Speaker Thomas S. Foley To Honor The Retirement of Representative Robert H. Michel Dedicated on November 29, 1994

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Representative Norman Lent Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Quercus phellos (Willow Oak) Sponsored by: Rep. J. Dennis Hastert To Honor Former Representative Norman F. Lent Dedicated on September 13, 2000

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Representative Ben Erdreich Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree Quercus rubra (Northern Red Oak) To Honor the Service of Representative Ben L. Erdreich in The House of Representatives From 1983-1993 Dedicated on October 24, 1994

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Representative Gene Chappie Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar) Sponsored by: Rep. Wally Herger To Honor Former Representative Gene Chappie Dedicated on May 26, 1993

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Representative Phil Burton Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) In Memory of Rep. Phil Burton Sponsored by: Rep. Nancy Pelosi Planted: April 28, 1993 Replanted: April 27, 2016

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Representative Peter Cavicchia Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Pyrus calleryana (Callery Pear) Sponsored by: Mr. Paul Gaetano Cavicchia To Honor Peter A. Cavicchia Dedicated on June 3, 2002

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U.S. Senate Page School Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Buildig Memorial Tree Ulmus x (Hybrid Elm) To Honor The U.S. Senate Page School Dedicated on June 14, 1991

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Louis Bean Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' (Greenspire Littleleaf Linden) To Honor The Late Louis Bean, L.A.R. Sponsored by: Sen. Wendell H. Ford April 28, 1993

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J. Kenneth Robinson Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Malus x zumi (Zumi Crabapple) Sponsored by: Sen. John Warner To Honor J. Kenneth Robinson Dedicated on April 15, 1991

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Scott Bates Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Prunus x yedoensis (Yoshino Cherry) Sponsored by: Sen. Trent Lott To Honor Legislative Clerk for the Senate, Scott Bates Dedicated on November 5, 1999

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Christa McAuliffe Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) Sponsored by: Sen. Gordon J. Humphrey To Honor Ms. Christa McAuliffe Dedicated on April 23, 1990

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Sharon Kaye 'Cher' Brooks Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of Plaque Ssenate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Sponsored by: Rep. Nick J. Rahall II To Honor Sharon Kaye 'Cher' Brooks Dedicated on August 6, 1999

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Chaplaincy of the House Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Memorial Tree Ulmus x hollandica 'Urban' (Urban Hyprid Elm) Sponsored by: Dr. James D. Ford To Honor The 20th Anniversary of the Chaplaincy of the House Dedicated on October 11, 1989

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Om Shanti (I Am Peace) Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree Prunus yedoensis 'Pendula' (Weeping Yoshino Cherry) Om Shanti (I Am Peace) Tree Planted In Honor of Brahma Kumaris Dadi Prakashmani June 10, 2000

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American Forests Tree

By Sarah Davis
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Text of the Plaque Senate Parks and Building Commemorative Tree Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Sarbanes To Honor The 125th Anniversary of American Forests Dedicated on September 26, 2000
Projects

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House Hearing Room Renovation

By Madeleine Lucchetti
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Rayburn Room 2172 recently underwent renovations that include a refurbished wall-to-wall audiovisual (AV) system, a custom dais and several improved accessibility features.