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Capitol Building is a symbol of America. In the chambers of this great
building, laws have been made that changed not only the history of
this country, but the path of the entire world. In the Capitol, men and
women have debated issues such as slavery, labor laws, war, civil
rights and voting rights. Even in times of great national stress, the Capitol remains important to the nation. During the Civil War, work continued on the 9 million pound Capitol dome because President Lincoln wanted to show that the United States was still a nation and would remain so. The statue of Freedom on top of the Capitol was a beacon of hope to the American people.  tour info coming soon! View Capital Building in a larger map |
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