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The Capitol Power Plant provides steam and chilled water used to heat and cool buildings throughout the U.S. Capitol campus.
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The Gerald R. Ford House Office Building, acquired by the Architect of the Capitol in April 1975, is the fourth of the current office buildings occupied by the U.S. House of Representatives. It is located southwest of the Capitol on city Square 581, a site bounded by 2nd Street, 3rd Street, D Street
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Several of the men who first led tours through the U.S. Capitol are buried in Congressional Cemetery. In December 2019, a group from the Capitol Visitor Center Social Committee gathered at the cemetery to place markers on the graves of these guides and learn more about their lives.
Behind the Scenes
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Showing Incredible Dedication in Uncertain Circumstances
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What Began as a Demonstration for Kids Is Now a Unique Training Tool
Doing Good
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Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Is All the More Important During the Pandemic
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Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the second Architect of the Capitol, is considered by many to be the "father of American architecture." Latrobe was one of the first fully trained architects in America; he helped popularize Neoclassical and Greek Revival architecture in the new nation.
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AOC Teams Adjusted to New Safety Protocols and Successfully Served This Unprecedented Event
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AOC Staff Put In the Work to Keep Us Safe During COVID-19
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The John Adams Building Garage Repair replaced structural concrete and waterproofing to extend the life of the garage.
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For 200 years, the U.S. Botanic Garden has been showcasing plants to visitors from around the globe. Originally proposed by George Washington to establish a place for Americans to learn about useful and engaging plants.
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There is one original pecan tree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
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Text on the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Quercus alba (White Oak) Honoring the Vietnam Veterans of Minnesota Planted by Representative Arlen Erdahl May 11, 1982
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Text on the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree Quercus virginiana (Toomer's Corner Oak Scion) To Commemorate Auburn University's Toomer's Corner Oak Sponsored by Rep. Dennis Ross May 13, 2011
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Text on the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Acer platanoides 'emerald queen' (Norway Maple var. Emerald Queen) In Memory of Susie Skelton Wife of Rep. Ike Skelton of Missouri Planted by House Leader Nancy Pelosi October 20, 2005
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U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy to honor the state of Massachusetts.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator J. Glenn Beall Jr. for the state of Maryland.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator Nancy L. Kassebaum to honor the state of Kansas in 1996.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Congressman Charles A. Halleck.
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Text on the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood) Planted by Senator Sam Nunn For State of Georgia March 11, 1983
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U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree for the state of Connecticut sponsored by Rep. Gary A. Franks.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor Speaker Thomas Philip "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. sponsored by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Mrs. Heather Foley in honor of Rep. Thomas S. Foley's service as Speaker of the House.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree for South Carolina Forestry Association planted by Senator Strom Thurmond.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds tree in memory of Senator Willard Saulsbury in 1918.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds tree in memory of Senator Thomas P. Gore in 1949.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Senator Leverett Saltonstall in 1954.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree to honor Senator Jack Miller.
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U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree planted by No Greater Love and Sen. John McCain to Honor Senator J. Robert Kerrey.