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Biden fires Capitol architect after misuse of vehicle, Jan. 6 absence
including the Capitol itself, House and Senate office buildings, the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress. The Architect’s office last year removed Post founder Alexander Hamilton’s 19th ...
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Biden Fires Architect of the Capitol Over Alleged Abuses
“The Architect of the Capitol ... and building complex. Blanton, a former U.S. Naval officer, is a civil engineer and previously worked as deputy vice president at the Metropolitan Washington ...
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Tomb Built for George Washington Inside US Capitol Was Never Used?
For years, social media users have claimed the U.S. Capitol contains a tomb that was originally built for George Washington, the first U.S. president, but was never used and remains empty.
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VIDEO: US Capitol grounds team works year-round to maintain iconic landscape
WASHINGTON (7News) — As spring arrives, the task of maintaining the pristine grounds of the U.S. Capitol is in full swing. The dedicated team from the Architect of the Capitol is responsible ...
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DC’s brutalist buildings showcased at the National Building Museum
Brutalism — the style that was prevalent from the 1950s through the 1970s — is the prevailing architectural style in many Capitol Hill buildings and Metrorail stations. “It’s the type of ...