History of US - Capitol - A Chronicle of design, construction, a torrent

Publisher: University Press of the Pacific
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 516
ISBN: 1410212351, 9781410212351
ID: 659939
Size: 47 MB (49539070 bytes)

The United States Capitol is one
of the most familiar sights in the
world. The image of this stately
building and its unforgettable dome is carried
around the globe in countless television programs,
newspapers, magazines, advertisements,
books, and souvenirs. Each year millions
of people come to see the Capitol in person
and to observe American democracy in its
day-to-day operation. The doors to the Capitol
are open to all who wish to enter—no fee
charged, no introduction necessary.