The construction of the U.S. Capitol was significant both physically and symbolically for the newly established U.S. After engaging in a war of independence from an increasingly restrictive British king, the U.S. Capitol served as a place where representatives could forge a new government based on the consent of the governed.
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Congressional Publications
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A resource list for documentation from the U.S. Congress.
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American Treasures of the Library of Congress: The US Capitol
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A short resource about the construction of the U.S. Capitol building.
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A Century of Lawmaking For a New Nation
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A collection of Congressional Documents from 1774-1875.
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Temple of Liberty: Building the Capitol for a New Nation
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An online exhibit that tracks the construction of the capitol building.