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U.S. Capitol, History and Government in Washington D.C.

The U.S. Capitol building has served as the seat of Congress for over 200 years.

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World History

Major historical events from ancient times to the present

U.S. History

Timelines, colonial America, the early Congresses, the history of the U.S. flag and symbols, primer on the Constitution, and more

U.S. Documents

Read the texts of the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, Emancipation Proclamation, notable speeches, and more

U.S. Historic Monuments

The history of famous landmarks, including the Washington Monument, Mt. Rushmore, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and more

Timelines

Summaries of major events in U.S. and world history, disasters, entertainment, science, society, and more

U.S. Presidents

Biographies, inaugural speeches and presidential addresses, info on the families of the presidents, and more

U.S. Elections

Stats and facts on elections and voting, results of Senate and House races, list of governors, and more

U.S. Government

Members of the Senate and House, minorities in Congress, powers of each branch, government agencies, impeachment facts, and more

Supreme Court

Members past and present of the Court, landmark cases, facts about the Court, and more

 


 

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