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Category : Historic buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 198
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The Capitol
Author: The White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court
Author: Thomas J. CarrierPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738505572
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
In Washington, D.C., a city steeped in history--from museums and monuments to statues and stations--there are perhaps no structures as prominent as the working symbols of the United States' three-branch government: the White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court. Embodying our nation's complex and, at times, tumultuous history, these buildings also house invaluable pieces of our American past. A visit to these national treasures provides a lesson in both the people and events that have shaped this country. Representing the heart, soul, and strength of American independence, the White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court tell a fascinating true story--one that includes presidents, vice presidents, senators, justices, and political visionaries. Touring the buildings, visitors see such familiar faces as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and Susan B. Anthony, as well as learn about lesser-known figures such as Chippewa warrior Beeshekee, Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite, and Vice Presidents Daniel Tompkins and William R. King. The paintings and portraits that adorn the walls, the statues in every corner, and the rooms themselves provide commentary on the political life of a developing nation.
The Capitol
Author: Just for You
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 62
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The Capitol
Author: Pierre and Fort Pierre
Author: Jan CerneyPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439632790
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
From prairie to rivers edge, the Pierre and Fort Pierre area resounds with historical adventure. Visited in 1743 by French explorersthe Verendrye brothersand by Lewis and Clark in 1804, Fort Pierre was established as a significant fur trading post in 1817 and served briefly as a military fort in 1855. The decaying port settlement was revived during the Black Hills gold rush of 1875, outfitting bull trains. For over a decade, it bustled with freighting activity and stagecoach travel on the Fort Pierre-Deadwood gold trail. When the Chicago, Northwestern Railroad reached the Missouri River in 1880, Fort Pierres sister city, Pierre, emerged as an important river town. During the days of the open range, Fort Pierre served as a holding place for the millions of cattle to be ferried across the Missouri to the trains at Pierre. In 1889, Pierre was named capital of the state and became the political heart of South Dakota. When nearby reservations opened for settlement, the cattle range began to fill with settlers, changing the scene once again. In these pages, a pictorial history unfolds, the drama of men and women who lived out their dreams near the Missouri.
Remember When
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ISBN: 9781597252478
Category : Carson City (Nev.)
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
U.S. Government Books
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Capitol ; A Pictorial History of the Capitol and of the Congress
Author: CapitolOfficial Congressional Directory
Author: United States. CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1632
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