History of the U.S. Capitol Building The U.S. Capitol Building has ... each representing one of the original 13 states. The Crypt was also intended to be the final resting place for George Washington.

"We want to make sure that it is a welcoming professional. It meets the moment for when Congress has people coming to visit ...

Arguably the most magnificent building in Washington, the U.S. Capitol is where visitors go to witness politics in action. Inside, members of both houses of Congress debate and create national ...

As part of a year-long investigation into Congress’s relationship with slavery, The Washington Post analyzed more than 400 artworks in the U.S. Capitol building, from the Crypt to the ceiling of ...