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Capitol Hill Collection

"Exploring the Historic Charm of Capitol Hill

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Statue of Julius Caesar in the Council Chamber

Statue of Julius Caesar in the Council Chamber, Capitol Hill, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote

The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote. American cartoon by Dr
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 22 July 1942

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: WASHINGTON, D. C. 1880. Bird s-eye view of Washington, D. C. from the Potomac looking north

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1880. Bird s-eye view of Washington, D. C. from the Potomac looking north
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1880. Bird s-eye view of Washington, D.C. from the Potomac looking north, with the partially constructed Washington Monument in the left foreground

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: The Capitol Building, Capitol Hill, Washington D. C. United States of America

The Capitol Building, Capitol Hill, Washington D. C. United States of America
The Capitol Building, Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (left), American cleric and civil rights leader

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (left), American cleric and civil rights leader
KING AND MALCOLM X, 1964. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (left), American cleric and civil rights leader, photographed with American religious and political leader Malcolm X at the Capitol in Washington

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853)

BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U. S
BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives during the burning of Washington D.C

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: U. S. CAPITOL. View of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. Wood engraving, c1876

U. S. CAPITOL. View of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. Wood engraving, c1876
U.S. CAPITOL. View of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, c1876

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Capitol Building, Capitol Hill, Washington D. C. United States of America, North America

Capitol Building, Capitol Hill, Washington D. C. United States of America, North America
Capitol Building, Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: BUCHANAN INAUGURATION. The inauguration of James Buchanan as the 15th President of the United

BUCHANAN INAUGURATION. The inauguration of James Buchanan as the 15th President of the United States at the Capitol, Washington, D.C. on 4 March 1857

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: The Capitol Washington

The Capitol Washington

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Italy, Lazio, Rome, Capitol Hilll, Equestrian statue of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Capitol Hilll, Equestrian statue of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius at Piazza del Campidoglio, near Capitoline museums

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Gay-themed rainbow crosswalk in Capitol Hill district, Seattle, Washington, USA

Gay-themed rainbow crosswalk in Capitol Hill district, Seattle, Washington, USA

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Rome, Lazio, Italy. Statue at Capitol hill

Rome, Lazio, Italy. Statue at Capitol hill

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Captitol Hill

Captitol Hill
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Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Washington Monument, Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC. Dedicated 1922

Washington Monument, Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC. Dedicated 1922

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Tall white columns, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC. Dedicated 1922

Tall white columns, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC. Dedicated 1922

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: The Capitol at Washington (coloured engraving)

The Capitol at Washington (coloured engraving)
729309 The Capitol at Washington (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capitol at Washington, United States)

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Inauguration of President Lincoln, 4th March 1861 (photogravure)

Inauguration of President Lincoln, 4th March 1861 (photogravure)
STC398845 Inauguration of President Lincoln, 4th March 1861 (photogravure) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln (1809-65)

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: America Guided By Wisdom, 1815 (litho) engraved by Benjamin Tanner (1775-1848)

America Guided By Wisdom, 1815 (litho) engraved by Benjamin Tanner (1775-1848)
AKM210043 America Guided By Wisdom, 1815 (litho) engraved by Benjamin Tanner (1775-1848) by Barralet, John James (1747-1815) (after)

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: View of the United States Capitol and the National Mall (photo)

View of the United States Capitol and the National Mall (photo)
XBP228817 View of the United States Capitol and the National Mall (photo) by American School; Washington, D.C. USA; (add.info)

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: The Senatorial Round-House, from Harpers Weekly, 1886 (engraving)

The Senatorial Round-House, from Harpers Weekly, 1886 (engraving)
PNP246918 The Senatorial Round-House, from Harpers Weekly, 1886 (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Second inauguration of President McKinley on Capitol Hill, Washington DC (colour litho)

Second inauguration of President McKinley on Capitol Hill, Washington DC (colour litho)
2782194 Second inauguration of President McKinley on Capitol Hill, Washington DC (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Night View of the Capitol, 1793-1830 (photo)

Night View of the Capitol, 1793-1830 (photo)
XJL149772 Night View of the Capitol, 1793-1830 (photo) by American School; Washington, D.C. USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: United States Capitol, Washington, D. C. 1872 (colour lithograph)

United States Capitol, Washington, D. C. 1872 (colour lithograph)
3710030 United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. 1872 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print shows the east front of the U.S)

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Ulysses Grant Equestrian Statue which is Civil War Memorial

Ulysses Grant Equestrian Statue which is Civil War Memorial
The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring American Civil War general and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: USA, Washington DC, Capitol Hill, Library of Congress, The Great Hall

USA, Washington DC, Capitol Hill, Library of Congress, The Great Hall, Ceiling and skylight detail

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: The Dazzling Dome of the Capitol on a Rainy Night, Washington D. C. c1930s. Creator: Unknown

The Dazzling Dome of the Capitol on a Rainy Night, Washington D. C. c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Dazzling Dome of the Capitol on a Rainy Night, Washington D.C. c1930s. The Capitol Building at Capitol Hill on the National Mall was built in neoclassical style and completed in 1800

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: The Capitol, Washington, c1897. Creator: Unknown

The Capitol, Washington, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Capitol, Washington, c1897. The United States Capitol on Capitol Hill, designed by William Thornton in Neoclassical style and completed in 1800

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: A monthly check to you. Lithograph poster issued in 1935 by the Social Security Board urging

A monthly check to you. Lithograph poster issued in 1935 by the Social Security Board urging citizens to take advantage
POSTER: SOCIAL SECURITY. A monthly check to you. Lithograph poster issued in 1935 by the Social Security Board urging citizens to take advantage of the recently passed Social Security Act

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: US Capitol Dome Congress Freedom Statue Washington DC

US Capitol Dome Congress Freedom Statue Washington DC
US Capitol, Washington DC

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: US Capitol Dome House of Representatives US Senate Congress Washington DC

US Capitol Dome House of Representatives US Senate Congress Washington DC
US Capitol, Washington DC

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: The United States Capitol building, Washington D. C. USA

The United States Capitol building, Washington D. C. USA
The United States Capitol building, Washington D.C. USA

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: Daguerreotype attributed to John Plumbe, Jr. The earliest known photograph of the Capitol

Daguerreotype attributed to John Plumbe, Jr. The earliest known photograph of the Capitol
THE CAPITOL, c1846. Daguerreotype attributed to John Plumbe, Jr. The earliest known photograph of the Capitol

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: M. VAN BUREN (1837). The inauguration of Martin Van Buren as the 8th president of the United

M. VAN BUREN (1837). The inauguration of Martin Van Buren as the 8th president of the United States on 4 March 1837: colored engraving, 1841

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: WASHINGTON D. C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D. C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives

WASHINGTON D. C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D. C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives
WASHINGTON D.C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D.C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: USA, Washington DC, View of Capitol Building with autumn trees

USA, Washington DC, View of Capitol Building with autumn trees (Large format sizes available)

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: US Capitol Dome Congress House of Representatives US Senate Washington DC

US Capitol Dome Congress House of Representatives US Senate Washington DC
US Capitol, Washington DC

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: HARDING INAUGURATION, 1921. The platform built for Warren G

HARDING INAUGURATION, 1921. The platform built for Warren G. Hardings inauguration address at the White House in Washington, D.C. Photograph, March 1921

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: BONUS ARMY, 1932. Members of the Bonus Army on the steps of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D

BONUS ARMY, 1932. Members of the Bonus Army on the steps of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D
BONUS ARMY, 1932. Members of the Bonus Army on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 1932

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE, 1937. A group of Boy Scouts and Boy Scout officials at the

BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE, 1937. A group of Boy Scouts and Boy Scout officials at the Capitol in Washington D.C. in preparation for the Boy Scout jamboree. Photograph, 21 May 1937

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: BOY SCOUTS, 1943. A Boy Scout holding a poster for the United Nations Fight for

BOY SCOUTS, 1943. A Boy Scout holding a poster for the United Nations Fight for Freedom on the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. Photograph by John Rous, 1943

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: BOY SCOUTS, 1943. Boy Scouts holding a poster for the United Nations Fight for

BOY SCOUTS, 1943. Boy Scouts holding a poster for the United Nations Fight for Freedom on the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. Photograph by John Rous, 1943

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: PHOTOGRAPHER, c1943. Photographer Howard Liberman, in front of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D

PHOTOGRAPHER, c1943. Photographer Howard Liberman, in front of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D
PHOTOGRAPHER, c1943. Photographer Howard Liberman, in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. c1943

Background imageCapitol Hill Collection: CONGRESSWOMEN, 1938. Women members of the 75th congress photographed after a luncheon

CONGRESSWOMEN, 1938. Women members of the 75th congress photographed after a luncheon at the Capitol, 4 March 1938. Left to right: Representatives Caroline O Day, Edith Nourse Rogers, Mary T



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"Exploring the Historic Charm of Capitol Hill: From Ancient Rome to Modern America" Step into the Council Chamber on Capitol Hill and be greeted by a majestic statue of Julius Caesar, reminding us of the enduring influence of ancient Rome. This iconic symbol stands tall amidst the bustling political hub that is Washington D. C. In 1942, Dr. Seuss captured the essence with his cartoon titled "The Knotty Problem, " highlighting the challenge faced by politicians in raising taxes without losing a single vote. It serves as a timeless reminder of the intricate nature of governance. Taking a step back in time to 1880, we are treated to a bird's-eye view from the Potomac River, showcasing Washington D. C. 's grandeur. The magnificent Capitol Building proudly dominates this landscape, standing as an emblematic representation of American democracy. Fast forward to today, and you'll find yourself immersed in history once again as you stand before the same Capitol Building on Capitol Hill. Its neoclassical architecture evokes awe-inspiring patriotism and represents centuries' worth of legislative decisions shaping our nation's destiny. Traveling further back through time, witness James Buchanan's inauguration as he assumes office at this very spot in 1857. The echoes of past presidential ceremonies reverberate through these hallowed halls. A wood engraving from 1876 provides another glimpse into history—a captivating view capturing not only architectural beauty but also reflecting upon significant moments that unfolded within these walls throughout generations. Capitol Hill remains an enduring symbol representing both power and progress—the heart where crucial decisions shape our nation's future. Its significance extends beyond borders; it embodies values cherished across North America and resonates worldwide. Venturing beyond U. S borders yet staying true to its name lies Italy's own version—Rome's famed Capitoline Hill adorned with an equestrian statue honoring Emperor Marcus Aurelius—an embodiment of leadership spanning continents and centuries. Finally, Capitol Hill's influence extends beyond politics.