Capitol Grounds in Spring (C-SPAN Video)
Stephen Ayers, Acting Architect of the Capitol, spoke about the U.S. Capitol grounds, little-know places of interest on the grounds, and maintenance of the grounds in springtime. + View C-SPAN Video
Spring's in Bloom on the U.S. Capitol Grounds Trees and flowers on the U.S. Capitol Grounds are now in full bloom. Click the link below to see images of this year's display. + View Slideshow 2009 Presidential Inauguration The inauguration of President Barack Obama took place in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009. + View Photo Slideshow of the Event | + View Time Lapsed Video of the Event (Windows Media) | + View Time Lapsed Photo Slideshow of the Event (Flash)
Sojourner Truth Bust Placed On April 28, 2009, a bust of abolitionist and women’s-rights advocate Sojourner Truth was dedicated in Emancipation Hall. Commemorating Abraham Lincoln The bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth on February 12, 1809, is being celebrated throughout the year 2009. Numerous works of art and objects in the Capitol and congressional collections are related to the sixteenth president.
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