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May 19, 2016The Capitol
The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present are presented in a special 107-minute version of The Capitol.
C‑SPAN's original series looks into the history, art, and architecture that has enriched the United States Capitol.
The Capitol History Project special series looks into the history, art and architecture of the United States Capitol. Through interviews, tours, and unprecedented access into the building's public and private spaces, C-SPAN presents a groundbreaking look inside the building that both houses and symbolizes American democratic government here and around the world.
The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present are presented in a special 107-minute version of The Capitol.
The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were presented in a special…
The Brumidi Corridors are some of the most highly decorated spaces inside the U.S. Capitol. Designed in the late 1850s…
Located just off the Senate floor, the Senate Reception is one of the most ornately decorated spaces in the Capitol. It is today as it was when it first…
Located on the ground floor of the U.S. Capitol, this room served as the home of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1810-1860.…
This ornate room is located just off the Senate floor. It is where President Lyndon Johnson signed the 1964 Voting…
Just off the Senate floor, this decorative office provides the vice president a place to conduct business while at the…
C-SPAN toured the U.S. Senate Chamber, in use since 1859, to learn about its history, art, and artifacts, including the…
C-SPAN toured the Old Senate Chamber, where the body met from 1810-1859, is where the Senate grew in stature and became the primary…