Capitol Hill Collection (page 6)

HAYES INAUGURATION, 1877. Crowds attending the inauguration of Rutherford B. Hayes as 19th President of the United States, 4 March 1877, on the east front grounds of the Capitol in Washington, D.C

LINCOLNs INAUGURATION. Abraham Lincoln arriving at the Capitol, in an open carriage with outgoing President James Buchanan

McKINLEY INAUGURATION, 1901. The Second Inauguration of William McKinley, 4 March 1901. Partially hidden by McKinley is Vice President-elect Theodore Roosevelt

J. A. GARFIELD: INAUGURATION. The inauguration of James A. Garfield as the 20th President of the United States at Washingotn, D.C. on 4 March 1881: contemporary colored engraving

PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION. President Lyndon Johnson, President-Elect Richard Nixon, Senate Majority Leader Everett Dirksen, Spiro Agnew being sworn in as Vice President

DAVID BRINKLEY (1920-2003). American news commentator. Photographed, right, in 1958 with Robert Chester Chet Huntley (1911-1975)

SAUL BELLOW (1915-2005). American (Canadian-born) writer

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1861. Birds eye view of Washington, D. C. and the Capitol building with the unfinished new dome
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1861. Birds eye view of Washington, D.C. and the Capitol building with the unfinished new dome. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

UNFINISHED CAPITOL, 1850s. Birds eye view of the unfinished Capitol building in Washington, D. C
UNFINISHED CAPITOL, 1850s. Birds eye view of the unfinished Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Line engraving, American, mid-1850s

FEMALE LOBBYISTS, 1884. Female lobbyists at Washington, D. C. Female lobbyists in the Marble Room of the Senate
FEMALE LOBBYISTS, 1884. Female lobbyists at Washington, D.C. Female lobbyists in the Marble Room of the Senate. Wood engraving, American, 1884

FEMALE LOBBYISTS, 1888. Female lobbyists at Washington, D. C. - A scene in the Marble Room of the Capitol - Senators in
FEMALE LOBBYISTS, 1888. Female lobbyists at Washington, D.C. - A scene in the Marble Room of the Capitol - Senators in the toils. Wood engraving, American, 1888

U. S. CAPITOL, 1870s. The United States Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D. C
U.S. CAPITOL, 1870s. The United States Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, English, 1870s

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1848. The Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. The Navy Yard is on the right and, in the distance
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1848. The Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. The Navy Yard is on the right and, in the distance, Washington, D.C. with the Capitol. Wood engraving, American, 1848

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, c1890. View, from the White House to the Capitol, of Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, c1890. View, from the White House to the Capitol, of Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1862. View from Virginia of Washington, D. C. The Navy Yard on the Anacostia River
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1862. View from Virginia of Washington, D.C. The Navy Yard on the Anacostia River, is to the right of the Capitol. Line engraving, American, 1862

NEW U. S. CAPITOL DOME, 1859. Cross section of the dome under construction on the United States Capitol in Washington
NEW U.S.CAPITOL DOME, 1859. Cross section of the dome under construction on the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Line engraving, American, 1859

U. S. CAPITOL, 1808. The Capitol at Washington D. C. under construction. Aquatint and line engraving, 1808
U.S. CAPITOL, 1808. The Capitol at Washington D.C. under construction. Aquatint and line engraving, 1808, by William Birch

U. S. CAPITOL, c1852. View of the new Capitol building in Washington, D. C. construction on which begun in 1851
U.S. CAPITOL, c1852. View of the new Capitol building in Washington, D.C. construction on which begun in 1851. The old dome was removed in 1856. Steel engraving, American, early 1850s

U. S. CAPITOL, 1848. View of the U. S. Capitol building, Washington, D. C. Engraving, 1848
U.S. CAPITOL, 1848. View of the U.S. Capitol building, Washington, D.C. Engraving, 1848

U. S. CAPITOL, c1830. East view of the U. S. Capitol at Washington D. C. Line engraving, American, c1830
U.S. CAPITOL, c1830. East view of the U.S. Capitol at Washington D.C. Line engraving, American, c1830

U. S. CAPITOL, 1840s. East view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D. C. Wood engraving, American, 1840s
U.S. CAPITOL, 1840s. East view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, American, 1840s

U. S. CAPITOL, 1839. East view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D. C. Steel engraving, American, 1839
U.S.CAPITOL, 1839. East view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D.C. Steel engraving, American, 1839

U. S. CAPITOL, 1845. View of the U. S. Capitol building and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washinton D. C. Engraving, 1845
U.S. CAPITOL, 1845. View of the U.S. Capitol building and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washinton D.C. Engraving, 1845

U. S. CAPTIOL, 1830s. West view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D. C
U.S. CAPTIOL, 1830s. West view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, English, 1839, after by William Henry Barlett

U. S. CAPITOL, 1884. East view. Wood engraving, 1884
U.S. CAPITOL, 1884. East view. Wood engraving, 1884

U. S. CAPITOL, 1839. A view of the United States Capitol from the White House
U.S. CAPITOL, 1839. A view of the United States Capitol from the White House. Steel engraving, 1839, after William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854)

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1844. A view of Washington, D. C. with the Capitol in the background. Wood engraving, 1844
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1844. A view of Washington, D.C. with the Capitol in the background. Wood engraving, 1844

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D. C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814
WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D.C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814. Wood engraving, English, 1814

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The burning of Washington, D. C. by the British on 24 August 1814
WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The burning of Washington, D.C. by the British on 24 August 1814. Line engraving, English, 1816

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1853. A view of Washington, D. C. from the Capitol Building. Wood engraving, 1853
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1853. A view of Washington, D.C. from the Capitol Building. Wood engraving, 1853

U. S. CAPITOL, 1837. A view of the United States Capitol. Steel engraving, 1837, after William Henry Bartlett
U.S. CAPITOL, 1837. A view of the United States Capitol. Steel engraving, 1837, after William Henry Bartlett

WASHINGTON D. C. : CAPITOL. Colored engraving, 1837, after William Henry Bartlett
WASHINGTON D.C.: CAPITOL. Colored engraving, 1837, after William Henry Bartlett

GRANTs INAUGURATION, 1873. The second inauguration of President Ulysses S. Grant on 4 March 1873. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper

SENATE OF UNITED STATES. The United States Senate in session at the Capitol in Washington, D. C
SENATE OF UNITED STATES. The United States Senate in session at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, American, 1836

UNITED STATES SENATE, 1836. The United States Senate in session at the Capitol in Washington, D. C
UNITED STATES SENATE, 1836. The United States Senate in session at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, American, 1836

BURNT U. S. CAPITOL, 1814. The U. S. Capitol after the burning of Washington, D. C
BURNT U.S. CAPITOL, 1814. The U.S. Capitol after the burning of Washington, D.C. by the British in 1814: aquatint engraving by William Strickland after George Munger, c1815

U. S. CAPITOL. Southeast view: steel engraving
U.S. CAPITOL. Southeast view: steel engraving

U. S. CAPITOL. Steel engraving, c1875
U.S. CAPITOL. Steel engraving, c1875

U. S. CAPITOL. Wood engraving, c1876
U.S. CAPITOL. Wood engraving, c1876

U. S. CAPITOL. East view. Steel engraving
U.S. CAPITOL. East view. Steel engraving

U. S. CAPITOL. East view of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. Wood engraving, American, c1890
U.S. CAPITOL. East view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, American, c1890

U. S. CAPITOL: DOME. The dome of the Capitol building in Washington, D. C. photographed in spring, 1970s
U.S. CAPITOL: DOME. The dome of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. photographed in spring, 1970s

WASHINGTON, D. C. c1871. Bird s-eye view of Washington, D. C. with the Capitol building in the foreground, the U. S
WASHINGTON, D.C. c1871. Bird s-eye view of Washington, D.C. with the Capitol building in the foreground, the U.S. Botanic Garden

BONUS ARMY, 1932. The Bonus Brigade of World War I veterans demanding that Congress authorize payment of war bonuses, gathered on the steps of the U.S

BONUS ARMY MARCHERS, 1932. The Bonus Brigade of World War I veterans at the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C
BONUS ARMY MARCHERS, 1932. The Bonus Brigade of World War I veterans at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. 6 June 1932, demanding that Congress authorize payment of war bonuses

The Mormon Battalion Monument on Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America, North America

The United States Capitol, Washington, DC

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

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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.