The United States Capitol

The History of the U.S. Capitol

The history of the U.S. Capitol spans over 200 years and in many ways reflects that of the nation. You may choose a narrative or a chronology. More specialized information is also available about those who have lain in state in the Capitol Rotunda and about the flags that fly over the building's east and west central fronts.

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Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Curator

This page revised September 26, 1996

URL: http://www.aoc.gov/pages/histpage.htm