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The Capitol Building

March 22, 2005
Leaving the hotel at 7:30, we maneuvered the Metro, changing lines and ending at the Capitol South stop. The morning was crisp and clear as we walked the block and a half to the Capitol building. Waiting for our tour, we chatted with a woman from Mission Viejo. On our way in, we were reminded that no food or beverages would be allowed. You should have seen the amount of food people had to throw away. Many discouraged parents who 'stocked up' for a long day with several children in tow. We had to wonder why they had so much food because we were told in advance that no food or beverages would be allowed. Anyhoo, the tour was amazing, creating more thirst for more information when we got home. I've spent several more hours reading about the Capitol Building.

After the tour, Jimmy and Eric had to head to Virginia for a couple of meetings.

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The Capitol Building

The Dome of the Capitol Building

The Rotunda Canopy Fresco

 

 

"The Apotheosis of Washington"

The Inner Dome

The Frieze of American History

1 of 8 Historical Paintings in the Rotunda

The Old Senate Chamber

National Statuary Hall or The Old Hall of the House

"Liberty and the Eagle"

Jimmy in the National Statuary Hall

"The Car of History"

Bust of Lincoln

Sakakawea

The view of the National Mall from the steps of the Capitol Building

Madeline on the Steps of the Capitol Building

Jimmy on the steps of the Capitol Building

The Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol Dome

The Capitol Dome and the "Apotheosis of Democracy" over the House entrance

Another full view of the Capitol Building with the House on the left, the Capitol Dome in the center and the Senate to the far end.

The Statue of Freedom

The Capitol Dome reflecting in the reflecting pool

 

The Capitol Building reflecting in the reflecting pool

 

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