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Architect of the Capitol (AOC) — Serve | Preserve | Inspire — Stewards of iconic buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill since 1793.

Washington, D.C.
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Joined November 2008
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    16 Dec 2016

    This video celebrates the successful completion of this once-in-a-generation project. The Capitol Dome Restoration:

    In Celebration of the U.S. Capitol Dome [Clip]
    With the support of the United States Congress, hundreds of expert craftsmen worked day and night to restore the Dome to its inspiring splendor. Full video on youtube.com/uscapitol.
    37 replies 163 retweets 286 likes
  2. 1 hour ago

    The viewed from the in

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  3. 21 hours ago

    DYK? 3 of the 1st 5 presidents died on July 4: Adams + Jefferson (1826) have buildings named in their honor.

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  4. Jan 23

    What's this ? Answer + wider image on Friday.

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  5. Jan 20

    How big are the flags hanging behind the podium and what do they represent?Watch for the answer from Hon. Stephen Ayers:

    1 reply 33 retweets 65 likes
  6. Jan 20

    Read more about what goes into getting ready for this special day:

    1 reply 11 retweets 11 likes
  7. Jan 20

    Earlier this week, AOC employees took a moment to pose while putting finishing touches on inaugural platform.

    2 replies 15 retweets 50 likes
  8. Jan 20

    From Hon. Stephen Ayers: Located West of the Capitol at edge of the Reflecting Pool, this equestrian monument honors which POTUS?

    11 retweets 23 likes
  9. Jan 20

    View from the rooftop of the sunrise over the on Day 2017.

    3 replies 32 retweets 54 likes
  10. Jan 20

    Look at that sunrise in front of the this morning. WOW! 🌅

    31 replies 147 retweets 284 likes
  11. Jan 20

    Sunrise at the on day.

    10 replies 71 retweets 141 likes
  12. Jan 19

    Inaugural carpet in protective covering, from the westernmost Crypt stairs to the inaugural platform.

    16 retweets 33 likes
  13. Jan 19

    : Inauguration of William McKinley at the Capitol, March 1901.

    1 reply 29 retweets 42 likes
  14. Jan 19

    The Capitol Visitor Center is closed today due to activities surrounding the Presidential Inauguration.

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  15. Jan 18

    Throwing it back to last week when the draperies and bunting were installed along the West Front of the

    , and
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  16. Jan 18

    Wednesday evening sunset at the Capitol as the countdown to continues!

    1 reply 32 retweets 80 likes
  17. Jan 18

    The Capitol Visitor Center is closed today due to activities surrounding the Presidential Inauguration.

    1 reply 15 retweets 13 likes
  18. Jan 17

    answer: FDR 1937 was 1st to be inaugurated on January 20 (specified by 20th Amendment). Full list:

    2 retweets 7 likes
  19. Jan 17

    What goes into building the platform for ? The 58th Presidential Inauguration construction by the numbers

    and
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  20. Jan 17

    Who was the first president to be inaugurated on January 20?

    4 replies 5 retweets 9 likes
  21. Jan 17

    What's this ? Answer + wider image on Thursday.

    3 replies 3 retweets 14 likes

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