Library of Congress, Harper’s Weekly, February 27, 1897
Library of Congress, Harper’s Weekly, February 27, 1897
After 1908, each member of Congress was entitled to at least one room as a personal office.
After 1908, each member of Congress was entitled to at least one room as a personal office.
South Carolina seceded from the Union in December 1860, followed by 10 other Southern states.
South Carolina seceded from the Union in December 1860, followed by 10 other Southern states.
While the Civil War raged, a great cast-iron dome was added to the Capitol, symbol of an enduring nation.
While the Civil War raged, a great cast-iron dome was added to the Capitol, symbol of an enduring nation.
Confederates burned Richmond, Virginia, their capital, before it fell to Union forces in April 1865.
Confederates burned Richmond, Virginia, their capital, before it fell to Union forces in April 1865.
