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U.S. House Chamber | U.S. Capitol Dome | Civil War

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George Washington's influence on the Capitol
2 min. 20 sec.

Thomas Jefferson's Influence on the Capitol
1 min. 42 sec.

The Old Senate Chamber
2 min. 18 sec.

The Rotunda
2 min. 7 sec.

The Role of Slavery in Building the Capitol
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The Building of the Dome During the Civil War
1 min. 33 sec.

The House Chamber
1 min. 42 sec.

The Desks in the Senate Chamber
1 min. 20 sec.


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