List of artwork at the United States Capitol complex

[3][4] The first recorded piece, First Cornerstone, was set in 1793, and was the first stone laid in the construction of the main Capitol Building.

[5] Since then, hundreds of pieces have been installed within the complex, including statues, oil paintings and wall engravings.

The most recent piece installed in the complex[note 1] is the Statue of Billy Graham, which was unveiled to the public in May 2024.

[11] During the January 6 United States Capitol attack in 2021, rioters heavily damaged six statues and two paintings, including the Bust of Thomas Jefferson.

Leopold Scholz Edmond Baudin Simon Willard G. Julian Zolnay Benjamin H. Latrobe

A view of the U.S. Capitol from a short distance away. To the left is a tree branch, and in the center is the Capitol's tall dome. Atop the dome is a brown bronze statue. Trees line the bottom of the image.
The United States Capitol. The statue crowning the dome, Statue of Freedom , is over 19 feet tall.
A white marble bust of Abraham Lincoln's head, looking forward.
A green-brown sculpture that shows books falling down in a waterfall shape. The camera is panned up, looking at the sculpture
A marble statue of Abraham Lincoln in a suit. He has a robe and boots on, and the statue is on a pedestal of the same material.
A painting showing Alaska and it's mountains. Alaska is centerd in the image, and text reading "ALASKAN PURCHASE 1867" rests under the painting.
A painting of a yellow house surrounded by trees. Below the house is a garland with blue ribbons.
A white marble statue of Alexander Hamilton, who is in a coat and skinny pants. He is holding his right hand to his chest, and the statue is on a grey marble pedestal.
A marble statue of Alexander Hamilton. He is sitting, his legs crossed, with his left leg over his right. His head is turned right, and the statue itself is on a relatively short pedestal.
A dark-grey marble side-bust of Alfonso X. He has long hair, a bear, and a crown that tops his head. He is looking left, and leaves wrap around the circular engraving that the side-bust sits in. Below the work is the text "ALFONSO X".
A brown bronze door between two grey walls. The door has eight indents, two on each side. The door is engraved with small dioramas.
A bronze statue of Amelia Earhart. She is standing straight up and stiff, and her hands are in her pockets. She is looking slightly left, and smiling. The statue is on a white pedestal engraved with the text "KANSAS".
An uncolored engraving of American history. On the left of the engraving is an eagle pushing into flight, and above that is what looks like Orville Wright, taking off in his airplane. To the right of the eagle is a woman with a stick sitting down, looking expressionlessly to the left. In the center is a warrior, a shield in his left hand and spear in his right, standing defiantly. To the left of him is a scribe, resting her head on the warrior's shield. To the very right are other soldiers with swords, in various positions.
A painting of an ocean. The sky is blue, and an airplane is in the center of the image, flying towards the camera. An island sits in the ocean to the bottom of the image, and angels sit at the top of the image.
A painting of an ocean. The sky is blue, and an airplane is in the center of the image, flying towards the camera. An island sits in the ocean to the bottom of the image, and angels sit at the top of the image.
An uncolored engraving showing several people looking at each other, with a divide between the 2 groups. The people are adorned with old, medieval clothing, and appear to be soldiers.
A brown bronze statue of Andrew Jackson. He has a cape, and his right hand is on his hip. His left leg is forward, and he looks to the left, with a blank stare. He is wearing high boots, and the statue itself is on a pedestal of the same material.
A painting showing downtown Annapolis, Maryland. A church building is in the center of the image, surrounded by trees, and a green garland adorned with blue ribbons sits below it. Text directly under the church painting says "ANNAPOLIS, 1783".
A diorama of statues right below the peak of a stone roof, engraved in the wall. In the middle of the diorama is a woman holding out her right hand with a robe on, and several farmers look on. The entire diorama is made of marble.
A view looking directly up at the ceiling of a rotunda. A circular painting covers the highest portion, and on the painting are several dioramas of political figures of early American history and other things which cannot be made out. The painting is in color, and circles outline the edges of the painting.
A black-and-gold plaque. On the plaque is text that reads "THIS ROOM IS DEDICATED TO ARTHUR H. WANDENBURG, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM MICHIGAN", and text below that is unable to be distinguished from the plaque itself.
A painting of a building in Baltimore, Maryland. The building, yellow in color with several windows lining it's exterior walls, is surrounded by trees. Below the painting is a painted garland with blue ribbons, and directly below the building is the text "BALTIMORE, 1776".
John Gadsby Chapman depicts Pocahontas, wearing white, being baptized Rebecca by Anglican minister Alexander Whiteaker in Jamestown, Virginia; this event is believed to have taken place in 1613 or 1614. She kneels, surrounded by family members and colonists. Her brother Nantequaus turns away from the ceremony. The baptism took place before her marriage to Englishman John Rolfe, who stands behind her. Their union is said to be the first recorded marriage between a European and a Native American. The scene symbolizes the belief of Americans at the time that Native Americans should accept Christianity and other European ways. Chapman (1808-1889), born in Alexandria, Virginia, studied art in Italy and became known for his portrait and historical paintings and his rich use of color.
A brown bronze statue of Barry Goldwater. He is leaning left, and his right hand is casually reached out while his right elbow is still at his side. He is wearing a suit, and on the pedestal below the statue is the text "BARRY GOLDWATER (1909-1998), ARIZONA".
This panel depicts the "shot heard 'round the world" at the Battle of Lexington, the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War. Major John Pitcairn is shown on horseback at center, with British Army or Royal Marines troops to the right and Lexington militiamen at left.
A painting depicting a portrait of Benjamin Henry Latrobe. He is wearing a black suit, and the portrait is cut off at his shoulders. He has a white bowtie, and looks forward with a blank expression. Leaves surround him, and a garland with blue ribbons hangs under him. Text directly below the portrait says "LATROBE".
A bronze statue of Billy Graham. He is holding a book in his left hand, and is leaning forward. He is wearing a suit, and directly below the statue, on the pedestal, are the words "BILLY GRAHAM".
A painting of several men and women. A man on the left holds a rifle, and is pointing at something not in the frame. On the top-left of the image is a map of the southeastern United States, with an emphasis on Florida.
A white marble statue of Brigham Young. He is sitting in a chair, and is wearing a suit. He has a blank expression on his face, and is looking directly forward. The pedestal which the statue sits atop is made of a similar, but darker, material.
A painting depicting British soldiers, wearing red, fighting with another army. Behind them, a fire burns. The painting is outlined by a white hexagon.
The vaulted, ornately decorated corridors on the first floor of the Senate wing in the U.S. Capitol Building are called the Brumidi Corridors in honor of Constantino Brumidi, the Italian artist who designed the murals and the major elements.
This panel depicts the burial of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto in the Mississippi River after his death from a fever. De Soto led the largest European expedition of both 15th and 16th centuries through the Southeast and Midwest searching for gold, silver, and other valuables.
A white marble statue of Caesar Rodney. In his right hand he holds a stack of books, and in his left he holds a document. He has on buckled shoes, a robe, and casual shirt, and the pedestal that the statue sits atop is made of the same material.
A painting showing a sidewalk besides a river. Horses are walking along the sidewalk, and a town is in the background. The painting is outlined by an oval "frame", and directly under the painting is the text "CANAL AND LOCKS".
A bronze plaque. On the center-top is a sideview of someone's head, and the largest part of the plaque reads "CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 37-453 APPROVED MAY 21, 1963 THIS BUILDING WAS NAMED IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH GURNEY CANNON". Smaller parts of the plaque are unintelligible, due to lighting.
A painting of George Washington, in a blue overcoat, helping lay the first stone of the Capitol. There are several onlookers, and a man in a pink overcoat holds smaller stones on a velvet pillow. The painting is outlined by a hexagonal "frame".
After Congress selected an area along the Potomac River for the site of the new federal city, President Washington chose French engineer Pierre Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city and design the public buildings. Here L'Enfant (center) shows the president his city plan.
Located in National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol, Clio, the Muse of History, stands in a winged chariot representing the passage of time and records events as they occur. The car rests on a marble globe on which signs of the Zodiac are carved in relief. The chariot wheel is the face of the clock; its works are by Simon Willard.
The map shows the central section of the continent to illustrate the effect of the Louisiana Purchase (1803), the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the opening of the West. Ohio is shown with the seven ranges, the grid system that was started in eastern Ohio and was then used to map out many of the boundaries and counties across the rest of the country. The border between Arkansas and Missouri, the 36.30 parallel, is prominent because it was the boundary between the slave states and free states. The route taken by Lewis and Clark appears at the north; also shown are parts of the Oregon Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Emigrant Trail. On the edge of the map appear the names of Native American tribes that had been moved west.
A painting that depicts a portrait of Charles Bullfinch. He is in a brown coat, and is looking left with his body cut off at the shoulders. Behind him hang green garlands.
A brown bronze statue of Charles Carroll. He is standing and his head is facing right, with a blank expression on his face.He is wearing an overcoat, pants and buckled shoes. His left hand is in his pocket, and the statue itself sits atop a marble pedestal with a gold engraving.
A brown bronze statue of Charles Marion Russell. He is wearing a suit and is facing the camera, with a blank expression. In his left hand is a palette, and in his right hand is a paintbrush. The pedestal that the statue sits atop is made of the same material.
A bronze plaque that has engravings of two deceased guards at the Capitol. The text on the plaque reads: "IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE HEROISM DISPLAYED BY OFFICER JACOB JOSEPH CHESTNUT AND DETECTIVE JOHN MICHAEL GIBSON UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE WHO, ON JULY 24, 1998, HERE BRAVELY GAVE THEIR LIVES DEFENDING THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL DEDICATED BY THE HONORABLE J. DENNIS HASTERT, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE HONORABLE STROM THURMOND, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE".
The over-nine-foot statue shows Standing Bear as he might have looked at his trial. An eagle feather adorns his head, signifying that he is a warrior, and his gaze is level and direct. His necklace of bear claws represents the strength and healing power of that sacred animal, and his right arm is outstretched as he asserts that his hand and the judge's hold blood of the same color. Below his necklace hang two circular medals; such "Indian Peace Medals" or "Presidential Medals" were presented to tribal leaders by the United States Government on ceremonial occasions. These medals loosely depict those created for Presidents James Buchanan and Ulysses S. Grant. The impressionistic rendering redirects the viewer's focus to Standing Bear's native attire. In his left hand he holds a pipe tomahawk; sometimes called peace pipes, these were used in trade or presented as diplomatic gifts. His right moccasin projects forward over the edge of the statue's self-base, and his left is mostly obscured by the drape of his long blanket. The low, wide pedestal is made of black granite attached to a steel frame. The inscription on the front reads: "NEBRASKA CHIEF STANDING BEAR Manchú-Nanzhín c. 1829–1908"
A brown-and-gold bronze statue of Chief Washakie. He is looking left and standing on a pile of rocks. He has a spear in hif right hand, and is wearing a robe with other traditional Native American garments. The pedestal that the statue sits on is engraved with the text "CHIEF WASHAKIE, WYOMING".
Above four of the large Rotunda paintings in the U.S. Capitol are decorative panels of wreaths and portraits of early explorers carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814. The Christopher Columbus engraving shows him, looking right, and several plants in a spiral pattern.
The 1866 civil rights bill, which prohibited discrimination on the bases of race or previous condition of slavery, prefigured the 14th amendment to the Constitution. In the foreground of the mural, former slave Henry Garnet is shown speaking with newspaper editor Horace Greeley, who supported African American suffrage. In the background are the Columbus doors, which originally led to the House Chamber but were later moved to the Rotunda entrance.
Two settlers use a team of oxen to remove the stumps of newly felled trees while, in the background, others build a log hut next to an inland river.
Two arched engraved bronze doors.
An engraving of two men fighting, one who has a rifle and the other who has an axe. Above the men are tree branches.
The National Capitol Columns located at the United States National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. The columns originally supported the old East Portico of the United States Capitol (1828). They were removed during expansion of the Capitol in 1958 and placed in the National Arboretum during the 1980s.
A bronze plaque with engraved pillars on the right and left. Atop the pillars are eagles, and in the middle of the plaque is another eagle engraving. The plaque reads "Beneath this tablet the corner stone of the Capitol of the United States of America was laid by George Washington First President September 18, 1793".
This panel shows the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés entering an Aztec temple, being welcomed by Moctezuma II. At the beginning of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, Moctezuma and the Aztecs honored Cortés as a god, believing that he was the returning god Quetzalcoatl. The Aztec calendar stone and cult images are based on sketches drawn by Brumidi in Mexico City.
Two different types of covered wagons are shown, along with livestock and a family of settlers cooking a meal over an open fire.
A white marble statue of Crawford Long. He is wearing a vest and overcoat, and looks forward with a blank expression. Engraved on the pedestal that the statue sits on are the words: "GEORGIA'S TRIBUTE: CRAWFORD W LONG M D".
A white marble statue of Daniel Webster. He is wearing an overcoat, and is facing to the left of the camera. The pedestal that the statue sits atop has an engraving in its center, of a similar material.
A painting depicting a portrait of David Lynn. He is wearing a grey suit with a red tie, and is looking directly forward. Behind him are green garlands and plants, and directly under him is the text "LYNN".
This panel depicts the death of Shawnee chief and Indian Confederation leader Tecumseh at the Battle of the Thames in Upper Canada during the War of 1812 (partially an extension of Tecumseh's War).
Idealized depiction of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, authors of the Declaration of Independence, reading the declaration to celebrating colonists.
John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston, Benjamin Franklin, and the principal author, Thomas Jefferson, members of the Committee of Five, who drafted the Declaration of Independence, present the declaration to the Second Continental Congress and President John Hancock on June 28, 1776 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
A plaque that contains a print of the original Declaration of Independence. The plaque is outlined by a blue frame, engraved with stars.
A brown bronze statue of Dennis Chavez. He is holding a hat in his right hand, and is looking to the left. The pedestal that the statue sits atop is made of marble.
A brown bronze statue of Dennis Chavez. He is holding a hat in his right hand, and is looking to the left. The pedestal that the statue sits atop is made of marble.
Prospectors dig and pan for gold with picks, shovels, and other tools in this depiction of the California Gold Rush. In the center, three men, one possibly representing John Sutter, examine a prospector's pan. This was the last scene designed by Brumidi and painted by Costaggini.
At the center of the canvas, Spanish navigator and conquistador Hernando de Soto rides a white horse. De Soto and his troops approach Native Americans in front of tepees, with a chief holding a ceremonial pipe. The foreground is filled by weapons and soldiers to represent the devastating battle at Mauvila (or Mabila), in which de Soto suffered a Pyrrhic victory over Choctaws under Tuscaloosa. To the right, a monk prays as a large crucifix is set into the ground.
Comas depicts an imposing, mature Bethune looking slightly downward, as though at a child. Her benevolent smile conveys her determined yet gentle demeanor. She holds a walking stick in her right hand and a black marble rose in her left, and she wears academic garb, including a mortarboard cap and tassel and a long robe. A dress with embroidered collar and lace details and a simple pearl necklace are visible below the open robe. Her shoes, with laces and sturdy heels, evoke pairs she wore when photographed in similar attire. The three bands on each sleeve of her robe indicate doctoral status: Bethune was awarded nine honorary doctorates. Bethune believed that learning—especially literacy—was the key to a better life for African Americans. She founded the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls in Daytona in 1904. In just two years, Bethune expanded her school from five to 250 students. That school eventually became Bethune-Cookman College (since 2007, Bethune-Cookman University); Bethune served as its president until 1942. She co-founded the United Negro College Fund in 1944.
Representing the Great Banks and North Atlantic fisheries, this vignette depicts salt bins, a rod shed, and a pier; a three-masted ship is seen offshore.
A bronze sculpture depicting the former U.S. president of the same name by Jim Brothers, installed in the U.S. Capitol's rotunda, in Washington, D.C., as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection. The statue was gifted by the U.S. state of Kansas in 2003, and replaced one depicting George Washington Glick. Eisenhower is wearing officer's clothing, and is pointing forward. The text on the pedestal that the statue sits atop reads: "KANSAS".
A painting depicting a portrait of David Lynn. He is wearing a grey suit with a blue bowtie, and is looking directly forward. Behind him are green garlands and plants, and directly under him is the text "CLARK".
The statue of Edward Dickinson Baker in the Hall of Columns of the U.S. Capitol depicts Baker as a legislator. The toga worn over his suit recalls statues of Roman senators. The use of white Italian marble and the classical garment are typical of the neoclassical style practiced by American sculptors in the 19th century. At his feet, a plumed military hat rests on a book, which sits upon a sword symbolic of his military service. On the front of the self base, the name "BAKER" appears in raised letters.
A brown bronze statue of Edward Douglass White. He is wearing a judge's robe, and is carrying a book in his left hand while his right hand is positioned to his side. The pedestal that the statue sits atop is made of a similar material.
A sideview of Edward I. He had a crown atop his head, and is facing to the left. Wrapping around the circular frame are leaves, and under the sculpture are the words "EDWARD I".
A brown bronze statue of Edward Lewis Bartlett. He is holding a paper in his hand, and his left leg is elevated higher than his right on a step. He is looking forward, and has a blank expression on his face.
A painting depicting a portrait of Elliott Woods. He is wearing a grey suit with a blue tie, and is looking directly forward. Behind him are green garlands and plants, and directly under him is the text "WOODS".
Protestant pilgrims are shown on the deck of the ship Speedwell before their departure for the New World from Delfshaven, Holland, on July 22, 1620. William Brewster, holding the Bible, and pastor John Robinson leading Governor Carver, William Bradford, Miles Standish, and their families in prayer. The prominence of women and children suggests the importance of the family in the community. At the left side of the painting is a rainbow, which symbolizes hope and divine protection. The rainbow colors are intentionally atypical with red-white-blue, the colors of the Dutch flag.
A brown bronze statue of Ephraim McDowell. He is in a thinking position and has his left hand on his hip. On the pedestal that the statue sits on is the word "KENTUCKY".
A brown bronze statue of Ernest Gruening. He is standing forward, and has his left hand in his pocket. On the pedestal that the statue sits on is the word "ALASKA" on a gold card.
A brown bronze statue of Esther Hobart Morris. She is wearing a dress and has her right hand on a rock-like object. On the pedestal that the statue sits on are the words "ESTHER HOBART MORRIS" engraved in gold.
A white marble statue of Ethan Allen. He is wearing old military clothing with a sailor's hat, and has on boots. To his right in a sword, and the pedestal that the statue sits atop is made of the same material.
A green bronze statue of Eusebio Kino. He has his right hand stretched outward, and is wearing a robe. The pedestal that the statue sits atop is made of granite, and is engraved with the word "ARIZONA".
Trappers carry a birch-bark canoe across a rapids in a stream.
Bust of George Washington flanked by allegories of Peace holding a palm branch and Fame blowing a trumpet, marble relief (1959–60) by G. Gianetti, based on the 1827 sandstone original by Antonio Capellano
The bronze statue is based on photographs taken of Father Damien near the end of his life, with the scars of his disease visible on his face and his right arm in a sling beneath his cloak. His broad-brimmed hat was traditionally worn by missionaries. His right hand holds a cane.
A brown bronze statue of Father Junipero Serra. In his right he holds up a cross, and in his left hand is an object that resembles a crown. He is wearing a robe, and on the pedestal are the words "JUNIPERO SERRA".
The Federal Vases are part of a group of three; the third, larger vase, entitled "Republic," is located at the Pomona College Montgomery Art Gallery in Claremont, California. The vases in the Capitol are identical, and sit on pedestals between a door.
Andrew Jackson, the first president to be inaugurated outdoors at the Capitol, is shown taking the oath from Chief Justice John Marshall. This ceremony on the east front portico began a tradition observed by most presidents until 1981, when inaugurations were moved to the west front.
A black-ang-gold bronze plaque that reads: "THE FIRST LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1802-1804 1810-1814 THIS TABLET MARKS THE ORIGINAL LOCATION OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. AT OTHER TIMES BETWEEN 1800 AND 1810 THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE AND THE SUPREME COURT MET IN THESE QUARTERS. ON AUGUST 24, 1814 THE BRITISH CAPTURED WASHINGTON AND SET FIRE TO THE CAPITOL. THE BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY WERE USED TO KINDLE THE FLAMES THAT DESTROYED THIS SECTION OF THE BUILDING". To the right of the plaque is an American flag.
A bronze plaque. On the plaque is text, reading: "THE FIRST MEETING PLACE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1800 - 1801 1804 - 1807".
A bronze plaque. On the plaque is text, reading: "THE FIRST SENATE CHAMBER 1800 - 1808 THIS TABLET MARKS THE LOCATION OF THE FIRST SENATE CHAMBER IN THE CAPITOL. HERE, ON NOVEMBER 21, 1800 THE SENATE MET FOR THE FIRST TIME IN WASHINGTION - FOR THE SECOND SESSION OF THE SIXTH CONGRESS, HERE, PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS, ON NOVEMBER 22, 1800, DELIVERED HIS LAST ANNUAL MESSAGE TO BOTH HOUSES. HERE, THOMAS JEFFERSON, AFTER PRESIDING OVER THE SENATE DURING THE SESSION, TOOK OATH OF OFFICE, ON MARCH 4, 1801, FROM CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN MARSHALL, AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND DELIVERED HIS FIRST INAGURAL ADDRESS".
A gold bronze plaque with the names of passengers of United Airlines Flight 93. In the middle of the plaque is an engraved garland that loops twice.
A brown bronze statue of Florence R. Sabin. She is sitting at a desk, and has her legs crossed, with her right leg over her left. The pedestal is square and made of granite, with the word "COLORADO" being engraved in gold on it.
Fort St. Augustine with its arrowhead-shaped bastions is shown in an aerial view.
A white marble statue of Frances E. Willard. She is wearing a dress, and has her right hand draped over a lectern. In her left hand are several papers, and she is looking forward with a blank expression. The pedestal is made of the same material.
A white marble statue of Francis Harrison Pierpont. He is wearing an overcoar, and in his right hand is a rolled-up piece of paper. The pedestal is made of the same material, and the words "FRANCIS H PIERPONT" are engraved on it's cap in gold.
A white marble statue of Francis Preston Blair. His left arm is resting on a pillar, and he had his right hand on his hip. He is wearing an overcoat, and on the cap of the pedestal is the word "BLAIR" engraved in gold.
The statue, which is approximately seven feet tall, depicts Douglass as a man in his fifties in the act of giving a speech with a determined expression. He stands beside a lectern, leaning slightly forward and holding up a crushed sheaf of papers. His left hand firmly grasps the top of the lectern, where an inkwell and a quill pen sit in reference to his work as an author. He is dressed in a formal double-breasted frock coat, bow tie, and vest with a watch chain. The statue's pedestal is two and one-half feet high and is clad in pink marble.
The Frieze of American History in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol contains a painted panorama depicting significant events in American history. The frieze’s 19 scenes is the work of three artists: Constantino Brumidi, Filippo Constaggini and Allyn Cox. The frieze is painted in grisaille, a monochrome of whites and browns that resembles sculpture. It measures 8 feet 4 inches in height and approximately 300 feet in circumference. It starts 58 feet above the floor.
The map shows the states and territories stretching west from Texas to the Pacific Ocean and marks the Oregon, California, and Old Spanish Trails as well as the Pony Express route. Also shown are Sutter's Fort, where gold was discovered in California; the sites of Spanish missions and forts; and the names of Indian tribes. In the ocean is a clipper ship of the type that sailed around the tip of South America from California to the east coast of the United States.
The map shows the states and territories between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mississippi River. Important cities (state capitals, trade centers, or otherwise influential in westward expansion) are indicated, and the names of Native American tribes appear to the north and west.
A longhouse of the northwest is decorated with paintings and set amid totems. Before the building, a fur trader is trading guns to the Native Americans for furs.
A bronze plaque. Engraved in the center of the place is the head and shoulders of Gabriel Zimmerman. The plaque reads: "GABRIEL ZIMMERMAN MEETING ROOM GABRIEL “GABE” ZIMMERMAN COMMITTED PUBLIC SERVANT; FRIEND TO ALL 1980-2011 THIS MEETING ROOM IS DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF GABE ZIMMERMAN, WHO WAS SHOT AND KILLED SERVING THE PEOPLE OF ARIZONA WHILE CARRYING OUT HIS DUTIES AS AN AIDE TO REPRESENTATIVE GABRIELLE GIFFORDS. HIS DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY AND TO THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS INSPIRES US TO HELP EACH OTHER AS FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS AND AS CITIZENS OF A CARING NATION".
A grey marble sideview of Gaius. He is looking to the right, and surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "GAIUS".
The tapered, cylindrical granite pedestal holds four over-life-size bronze figures, with the portrait statue of Garfield at the top and three allegorical figures representing different phases of his career below. Garfield is depicted in giving a speech, gazing intently outward with a sheaf of papers in his left hand, his right hand rests on a book on a draped column. The toe of one shoe projects over the edge of the base, giving the work a sense of vigor and movement.
A painting that depicts George Washington's resignation as commander-in-chief of the Army to the Congress, which was then meeting at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, on December 23, 1783. This action was of great significance in establishing civilian, rather than military rule, leading to a republic, rather than a dictatorship. Washington stands with two aides-de-camp addressing the president of the Congress, Thomas Mifflin, and others, such as Elbridge Gerry, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and James Madison. Mrs. Washington and her three grandchildren are shown watching from the gallery, although they were not in fact present at the event.
The sculptural pediment over the east central entrance of the U.S. Capitol Building is called Genius of America. The entire pediment is 81 feet 6 inches in length and the figures are 9 feet high. The central figure represents America, who rests her right arm on a shield inscribed "USA"; the shield is supported by an altar bearing the inscription "July 4, 1776." America points to Justice, who lifts scales in her left hand and in her right hand holds a scroll inscribed "Constitution, 17 September 1787." To America's left are an Eagle and the figure of Hope, who rests her arm on an anchor.The sculptural pediment over the east central entrance of the U.S. Capitol Building is called Genius of America. The entire pediment is 81 feet 6 inches in length and the figures are 9 feet high. The central figure represents America, who rests her right arm on a shield inscribed "USA"; the shield is supported by an altar bearing the inscription "July 4, 1776." America points to Justice, who lifts scales in her left hand and in her right hand holds a scroll inscribed "Constitution, 17 September 1787." To America's left are an Eagle and the figure of Hope, who rests her arm on an anchor.
A brown bronze statue of George Clinton. He is wearing an overcoat and in his right hand is a cane. The marble pedestal is engraved in gold with the words "NEW YORK".
A white marble statue of George Laird Shoup. He is holding a book in his left hand, and is wearing an overcoat On the pedestal is a circular gold engraving, and at the base of the pedestal is the word "IDAHO".
A painting depicting a portrait of George M. White. He is wearing a blue suit with a red tie, and is looking directly forward. Behind him are green garlands and plants, and directly under him is the text "WHITE".
A grey marble sideview of George Mason. He is looking to the left, and surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "MASON".
A brown bronze statue of George Washington. In his right hand he holds a cane that reaches the pedestal, and in his left hand is an overcoat that is also draped over a grooved pillar. On the white marble pedestal is the word "WASHINGTON".
A black-and-gold bronze plaque held up by a white granite block. On the plaque, text reads: "HERE WERE THE LOTS ACQUIRED ON OCTOBER 3, 1798 BY GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON AND ON WHICH HE BUILT TWO BRICK DWELLINGS FROM DESIGNS BY DR. WILLIAM THORTON A DWELLLING REMODELED FROM THE TWO DWELLINGS WAS OWNED AND OCCUPIED BY ADMIRAL CHARLES WILKES THE FAMOUS EXPLORER".
The statue depicts Ford wearing a three-piece suit and leaning forward, his feet splayed and his slightly raised left heel suggesting forward motion; the sculptor stated that this posture is "meant to embody the idea of someone standing up to serve their country when called." The president's right hand holds his open suit jacket with two fingers below the right lapel and his left hand holds two thick files, the outer one of which carries the presidential seal. On the pedestal, text reads: "GERALD R. FORD, 1913-2006, MICHIGAN".
This mural shows different methods used by prospectors in the search for wealth in California, the Yukon and Alaska.
At the connection of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads in Promontory, Utah, two locomotives meet and two men shake hands before a group of workers.
A grey marble sideview of George Mason. He is looking to the left, and on his head is a papal hat. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "GREGORY IX".
A grey marble sideview of Hammurabi. He is looking to the left, and on his head is a traditional hat. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "HAMMURABI".
A brown bronze statue of Hannibal Hamlin. Over his shoulders is an overcoat, and he is wearing a vest. In his right hand is a cane, and in his left hand is a hat. Engraved on the white marble pedestal are the words "HANNIBAL HAMLIN".
A brown bronze statue of Harry S. Truman. He is walking down steps and wearing a suit with casual shoes. On the pedestal are the words "MISSOURI, HARRY S. TRUMAN" engraved in gold.
A brown and bronze statue of Helen Keller. She stands at an ivy-entwined water pump with her right hand on the pump handle and her left beneath the spout to feel the flow of the water. On the front of the statue's pedestal, above the text "HELEN KELLER," is a relief image of Ivy Green, the Keller family estate, accompanied by explanatory text.
A brown bronze statue of Henry Clay. In his right hand is a top hat, and in his left hand is a cane. On the upper part of the pedestal is the word "CLAY" engraved, and on the main pedestal are the words "KENTUCKY, HENRY CLAY".
A white marble statue of Henry Mower Rice. He is wearing an overcoat, and has his right hand outstretched. The pedestal is made of the same material.
A brown bronze statue of Huey Pierce Long. His right hand is up, and he has a wide stance. He is wearing a suit, and the pedestal that the statue sits atop is made of granite.
A grey marble sideview of Grotius. He is looking to the right, and has a frilled collar. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "GROTIUS".
A single hunter with a long rifle stalks a squirrel and a turkey.
A gold-and-bronza plaque. It has a gold frame, and in the center of the plaque is the United States seal and the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" engraved in gold.
An unusual combination of dancers in Hopi and Navajo costumes performs a ceremony.
A grey marble sideview of Grotius. He is looking to the right, and on his head is a traditional papal cap. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "INNOCENT III".
The expansion and industrialization of America required iron and steel for railroads, bridges, skyscrapers, and tools. The mural shows work at the foundry of the Nashua, New Hampshire, Iron Company.
A village celebration with dancers and indigenous percussion instruments is shown in a typical Hawaiian setting.
A painting depicting a portrait of J. George Steward. He is wearing a blue suit, and is looking to the right. Under him are green garlands and plants, and directly under him is the text "STEWART".
A gold bronze statue of John L. Swigert. He has a wide stance, and is wearing a traditional white astronaut suit. The circular gold helmet is in both of his hands, and he looks defiantly forward. The pedestal is made of marbla, and the words "COLORADO" is engraved on its front in gold.
A white marble statue of Jacob Collamer. He is wearing an overcoat and has his left hand on a pillar. His right hand is behind his back, and the pedestal is made of the same white marble material.
A white marble statue of Jacques Marquette. He is wearing a traditional robe and is looking to the right. On the granite pedestal are the words "WISCONSIN'S TRIBUTE".
A white marble statue of James A. Garfield. His left hand is resting on a pillar, and he is wearing a trenchcoat and traditional boots. On the pedestal is the word "OHIO".
The statue of James Madison in James Madison Memorial Hall of the Library of Congress James Madison Memorial Building depicts him as a man in his thirties, sitting erect in a chair that is draped with a cloak; his right foot projects beyond the statue's pedestal. In his right hand is a volume of the Encyclopédie Méthodique, which was first on Madison's 1783 list of books that would be useful to the Congress. Walter Hancock sculpted the statue at his Massachusetts studio, and it was carved from a 30-ton block of Carrara marble in Italy. Madison's life dates are carved on the curved front of the pink Tennessee marble pedestal.
A brown bronze statue of James Shields. He is wearing traditional confederate officer's uniform, and is looking forward with a cane in his left hand. On the pedestal are the words "WARRIOR, JURIST, STATESMAN".
A brown bronze statue of James Zachariah George. He is wearing an overcoat, and is holding a book in his left hand. On the granite pedestal is a bronze engraving of an eagle, and below that is the word "MISSISSIPPI".
A brown bronze statue of Jason Lee. He is turned to the right, and in his right hand he holds out a piece of paper. He is wearing an overcoat and vest, and on the marble pedestal are the words "OREGON".
A grey marble sideview of Grotius. He is looking to the left, and is wearing a traditional frilled collar. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "COLBERT".
A brown bronze statue of Jeannette Rankin. She is wearing a dress and is looking to the right. She is holding a piece of paper in her left hand, and the pedestal is made of granite. The base of the pedestal is engraved with the word "MONTANA".
A brown bronze statue of Jefferson Davis. He has a wide stance, is wearing a heavy overcoat, and is looking forward with his right hand on his shirt. On the granite pedestal is the United States seal with the word "MISSISSIPPI" engraved into it.
A brown bronze statue of John Burke. Draped over his left arm is a coat, and in his left hand is a hat. Engraved on the marble pedestal is the word "NORTH DAKOTA".
A sandstone engraving in a wall. In the middle of the engraving is a sideview of John Cabot, who is facing the right. Around him are plants that spiral out to his left and right.
A white marble statue of John C. Calhoun. His right hand is resting on a pillar, and he is wearing an overcoat. On the white marble pedestal is the word "SOUTH CAROLINA".
A white marble statue of John E. Kenna. In his right hand is a book, and he is wearing an unbuttoned suit and is looking to the left. On the grey pedestal is a bronze seal.
A brown-and-grey bronze plaque. On the bottom of the plaque is a sideview of John F. Kennedy, and the plaque reads: "SENATOR JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY OCCUPIED THIS ROOM FROM THE TIME HE WAS NOMINATED FOR OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ON JULY 13, 1960 UNTIL HIS INAUGURATION ON JANUARY 20, 1961".
A white marble statue of John Gorrie. He has his right hand on his hip and is wearing an overcoat. Engraved on the pedestal is the word "FLORIDA".
A brown bronze statue of John Hanson. he is wearing a pirate's hat with an overcoat and stockings, and has a cane in his left hand and paper in his right. On the white marble pedestal is a gold United States seal, and the word "MARYLAND".
brown bronze statue of John McLoughlin. He i wearing a brown overcoat, and is walking forward with a cane in his right hand and a top hat in his left. Engraved on the granite pedestal is the word "OREGON".
A white marble statue of John Middleton Clayton. He is wearing a suit, and is holding what appears to be a coat in his right hand. The pedestal is square, and is made of white granite.
A white marble statue of John Peter Gabriel Mulenberg. He is wearing a traditional suit with buckled boots, and looks to the right. The granite pedestal is in the shape of a hexagon.
A brown bronze statue of John Sevier. He is wearing high boots, an overcoat and a bicorn hat, with a saber in his right hand. He has a wide stance, and engraved on the granite pedestal are the words "GENERAL JOHN SEVIER".
A white marble statue of John Stark. He is wearing a tricorn, and has an overcoat on. His left hand is behind his back, and engraved on the pedestal is a gold United States seal and the words "STARK, NEW HAMPSHIRE".
A painting depicting a portrait of John Trumbull. He is wearing a green unbuttoned suit, and is looking to the right. Under him are green garlands and plants, and directly under him is the text "TRUMBULL".
A white marble statue of John Winthrop. He is holding a rod in his right hand, and has his left hand up to his chest. He has a frilled collar and traditional Victorian clothing, and the pedestal is made of the same white marble material.
A white marble statue of Jonathon Trumbull. He is wearing rove and buckled boots, and is reading a paper. Engraved on the black pedestal are the words ."CONNECTICUT".
A white marble statue of Joseph Ward. He is holding a folded-up paper in his left hand, ND looks slightly to the left. On the pedestal are the words "JOSEPH WARD, SOUTH DAKOTA".
A brown bronze statue of Joseph Wheeler. He is holding a tricorn hat in his right hand, and has his left foot out. Engraved on the granite pedestal is the word "WHEELER".
The sculpture Justice and History is located above the Senate bronze doors on the U.S. Capitol's East Front. The draped female figures of Justice and History recline against a globe. Justice holds a book inscribed "Justice / Law / Order" in her left hand; her right hand rests on a pair of scales. History holds a scroll inscribed "History / July / 1776."
grey marble sideview of Justinian I. He is looking to the left, and is wearing a traditional Greek laurel wreath on his head. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "JUSTINIAN".
A gold bronze statue of Kamehameha I. He is holding a spear in his left hand, and is raising his right hand up. He is wearing traditional Hwaiian garments, and on the pedestal are the words: "KAMEHAMEHA I, FIRST KING OF ALL HAWAII".
A painting of a beige building surrounded by people. The words "LAND GRANT COLLEGE" are painted on the frame.
A grey engraving of the landing of Columbus. Several people are present, including women and a pair of children holding each other.
Christopher Columbus is depicted landing in the West Indies, on an island that the natives called Guanahani and he named San Salvador, on October 12, 1492. He raises the royal banner, claiming the land for his Spanish patrons, and stands bareheaded, with his hat at his feet, in honor of the sacredness of the event. The captains of the Niña and Pinta follow, carrying the banner of Ferdinand and Isabella. The crew displays a range of emotions, some searching for gold in the sand. Natives watch from behind a tree. John Vanderlyn (1775-1852) had studied with Gilbert Stuart and was the first American painter to be trained in Paris, where he worked on this canvas for ten years with the help of assistants.
A grey plaster painting of the Landing of the Pilgrims. A man on the right struggles to hold a barrel, and a man in the middle appears to be commanding him and others.
A grey sandstone engraving depicting the Landing of the Pilgrims. A Native American is holding out something, presumably an offering, and a pilgrim as is hand up and looks at him menacingly.
Lewis and Clark are shown on the Missouri river looking over a Mandan village.
A white marble statue of Lewis Cass. He is holding a paper in is left and, and is wearing a suit. Engraved on the pedestal are the words "LEWIS CASS".
A white marble statue of Lewis Wallace. He as his hands by is side, and is wearing a trenchcoat. On the square pedestal are the words: "LEW WALLACE"
An American eagle stands to Liberty's right, and the scroll in her right hand is the Constitution of the United States. To her left, a serpent, the symbol of wisdom, is entwined around a section of a column.
A rectangular wooden coffin draped with a black cloth.
At his inaugural on the steps of the newly completed Capitol, Lincoln expressed his hopes for reconstruction of the Union after the Civil War. He urged moderation, humility, and humanity in dealings with the South. Shown in the center of the scene (from left to right) are Vice President Andrew Johnson, President Lincoln, and Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase.
The third signing of the Louisiana Treaty, which occurred in New Orleans, is depicted.
A grey marble sideview of Lycurgus. He is looking to the left, and has a beard. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "LYCURGUS".
A grey-and-gold bronze plaque with the United States seal at top. The plaque reads: "LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON OCCUPIED THIS ROOM FROM JANUARY 7, 1959, TO NOVEMBER 22, 1963; FIRST AS MAJORITY LEADER OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE AND LATER AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. ON NOVEMBER 22, 1963, HE WAS SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT FOLLOWING THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY".
A grey marble sideview of Maimonides. He is looking to the right, and has a beard. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "MAIMONIDES".
A glass box that holds a replica Magna Carta. Behind the display is window, and an informational plaque is in front of the display.
A brown bronze statue of Marcus Whitman. He is standing on rocks, and is holding a book in his right hand. Engraved in gold on the granite pedestal are the words "MARCUS WHITMAN".
A brown bronze statue of Maria Sanford. She is wearing a dress and has a book in her right hand. Engraved on the pedestal below are the words "MARIA L. SANFORD".
A black bronze statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He is wearing a suit, and is standing behind a lectern, presumably depicting him during a speech. Rising behind him is a large pillar.
A weathered marble plaque. On the plaque is an indistinguishable seal and the words: "LAID MASONICALLY SEPT. 17, 1932 IN COMMEMORATION OF THE LAYING OF THE ORIGINAL CORNERSTONE BY GEORGE WASHINGTON".
A floor with several tiles in colorful circular patterns. In the middle of the floor is a depiction of the sun.
A grey marble engraving of Moses. He is looking directly forward, and has a menacing look on his face. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "MOSES".
A brown bronze statue of Mother Joseph. She is wearing a dress and bonnet, and is bent down in prayer. On the pedestal are several images, and paragraphs of text.
A large black steel sculpture rises up from the ground. Behind the sculpture are rows of windows and catwalks, and on the floor are ropes to stop people from touching the statue. The second half of the statue hangs from the ceiling.
A grey marble sideview of Napoleon. He is looking to the right, and has a laurel wreath on his head. Surrounding the circular frame is another laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "NAPOLEON".
A white marble statue of Nathanael Greene. He has his right hand on his hip and is wearing a traditional suit. On the pedestal are the words "RHODE ISLAND".
A group of United States Navy sailors in a gun crew are depicted in a naval battle during the Spanish–American War.
In this mural Walter (center, in dark coat and top hat) shows his dome design to President Abraham Lincoln.
A painting of a multi-story brick building surrounded by trees. Under the building are garlands with blue ribbons, and directly below the building are the words "NEW YORK, 1765".
A painting of a multi-story brick building surrounded by trees and a church. Under the building are garlands with blue ribbons, and directly below the building are the words "NEW YORK, 1785".
A lone explorer in a canoe enters the picture, symbolically from the east.
James Oglethorpe, who founded the colony of Georgia and became its first governor, is shown making peace on the site of Savannah with the chief of the Muskogee Indians, who presents a buffalo skin decorated with an eagle, symbol of love and protection.
John Quincy Adams (center, with raised hand) is shown speaking in the chamber; Speaker James K. Polk is seated under the canopy at left.
A white marble statue of Oliver Hazard Perry Morton. is left hand is resting on a pillar, and he is wearing a traditional vest and overcoat. Engraved on the pedestal are a wreath, and inside of the wreath are the words "OLIVER MORTON". At the very bottom is the word "INDIANA".
A grey marble sideview of Papinian. He is looking to the right, and has a laurel wreath on his head. Surrounding the circular frame is another laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "PAPINIAN".
A green bronze statue of Patrick Anthony McCarran. He is wearing a judiciary robe, and has a book in his right hand. Engraved on the pedestal are the words "PATRICK A. McCARRAN".
The monument, as seen from its base. Two statues sit atop of it.
A brown brick building surrounded by trees and other building. Below the building are green garlands with blue ribbons, and directly under the building are the words "PHILADELPHIA, 1774".
A yellow brick building surrounded by trees. Below the building are green garlands with blue ribbons, and directly under the building are the words "PHILADELPHIA, 1775".
A yellow-walled room with windows and chairs. Below the painting are green garlands with blue ribbons, and directly under the painting are the words "PHILADELPHIA, 1790".
A brown bronze statue of Philip Kearny. He is wearing Confederate officer clothing, and has a cane in his right hand. Engraved on the pedestal are the words "NEW JERSEY".
A brown bronze statue of Philo T. Farnsworth. He is wearing a vest and has what looks like a sausage in his hand. On the ledestal are the words "Philo T. Farnsworth, UTAH" and a State seal.
A painting depicting a portrait of Pierre Charles L'Enfant. He is wearing a beige suit, and is looking to the right. Under him are green garlands and plants, and directly under him is the text "L'ENFANT".
Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro is depicted leading his horse through the jungle in search of El Dorado, the mythical land of gold, in this representation of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
A white marble statue of Po'pay. He is wearing traditional Native American attire, and has a necklace in his left hand. He is wearing large boots, and on the black pedestal below is the flag of New Mexico and the words "NEW MEXICO, PO'PAY", all engraved in gold.
A portrait of several famous suffragists. Their heads are protruding out of a solid white marble cube, and they have various expressions on their faces.
A black wood-and-leather chair. On the right is a POW/MIA flag, and on the left is an American flag. Behind the chair is a plaque with unreadable text.
A sandstone engraving of a man and Native Americans fighting. The Native Americans are on top of the man, and one has a hooked club.
Two photos of a chandelier in black-and-white.
A large white building with many windows and a white cross crowning its dome. Under the building is a green garland with blue ribbons, and directly under the building are the words "PRINCETON, 1783".
The Progress of Civilization is the pediment on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol building's Senate wing. The center figure is America, who stands with the sun at her back and an eagle at her side.
A grey marble plaque. Under the plaque are leaves, and text on the plaque reads: "RESOURCES OF OUR LAND, CALL FORTH ITS POWERS, BUILD UP ITS INSTITUTIONS, PROMOTE ALL ITS GREAT INTERESTS AND SEE WHETHER WE ALSO IN OUR DAY AND GENERATION MAY NOT PERFORM SOMETHING WORTHY TO BE REMEMBERED".
A brown bronze bust of Raoul Wallenberg. He is wearing a suit and tie. On the granite pedestal is a black-and-gold plaque.
A sandstone engraving in a wall. In the middle of the engraving is a sideview of René Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle, who is facing the left. Around him are plants that spiral out to his left and right.
A brown bronze door engraved with two stars at the top and several other dioramas depicting moments in American history.
A white marble winged horse, looking down and shown in the middle of a prance. On the right is the dome of the Capitol, out of focus.
A white marble statue of Richard Stockton. He is wearing a vest and buckled shoes, and in his left hand is a book. On the pedestal are the words "NEW JERSEY".
A beige bronze-and-marble Tower. At the top of the tower are vertical cutouts, and a large clock is visible. On the bottom are stairs, and a statue of an unknown person, likely Robert A. Taft. The tower and statue are surrounded by trees.
A white marble statue of Robert Fulton. He is sitting down, and is reading something on a piece of paper. On the granite pedestal are the words "ROBERT FULTON".
A grey marble sideview of Robert Joseph Pothier. He is looking to the left, and has judiciary garments on. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "POTHIER".
A brown bronze statue of Robert R. Livingston. He is wearing a robe, and has a pamphlet in his right hand. On the pedestal are the words "NEW YORK".
A white marble statue of Roger Sherman. He is wearing a robe with buckled shoes and is pointing at something. He has a blank expression on his face, and engraved on the pedestal is the word "CONNECTICUT".
A white marble statue of Roger Williams. He is holding a book in his left hand and is looking forward and slightly up. Engraved on the pedestal are the words "RHODE ISLAND".
A brown bronze statue of Ronald Wilson Reagan. He is wearing a casual business suit, and has his left hand on a pillar. At the bottom of the marble pedestal is the word "CALIFORNIA".
A yellow bronze statue of Rosa Parks. She is sitting down, and is wearing a dress with a purse. She is looking forward, and engraved on the pedestal are the words "ROSA PARKS, 1913-2005".
A painting that depicts the Rotunda during the Civil War, during the six-week period that it was used as a hospital. A woman is sitting next to injured soldiers, reading a book.
A grey marble sideview of Saint Louis. He is looking to the left, and is wearing a crown. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "ST. LOUIS".
A brown bronze statue of Sakakawea. She is wearing a robe and is holding a baby, and has her eyes closed. On a plaque located on the granite pedestal are the words "NORTH DAKOTA, SAKAKAWEA, 1804-1806".
A white marble statue of Sam Houston. He is wearing a suit with boots, and engraved on the granite pedestal is the word "TEXAS".
A yellow bronze statue of Samuel Jordan Kirkwood. He is wearing a vest and overcoat, and has his right hand slightly outstretched. On the pedestal are the words "KIRKWOOD, IOWA".
A map shows the islands now called Hawaii, which were annexed in 1898; an island native carries fruit in an out-rigger canoe with a cloth sail.
A brown bronze statue of Sequoya. He is wearing a robe, and has a book in his left hand. Engraved in gold on the granite pedestal is the word "OKLAHOMA".
A couple picks cotton in the south with their cabin behind them and the plantation house in the distance.
George Washington presiding the Philadelphia Convention. For more detailed information, see the article about the work, linked in blue at its title.
A grey marble sideview of Saint Louis. He is looking to the right, and has a beard. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "de MONTFORT".
A sandstone engraving in a wall. In the middle of the engraving is a sideview of Sir Walter Raleigh, who is facing the left. Around him are plants that spiral out to his left and right.
A grey marble sideview of Sir William Blackstone. He is looking to the right, and is wearing a traditional judiciary wig. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "BLACKSTONE".
A brown bronze bust of Sir Winston Churchill. e has a smug look on his face, and is looking forward. On the white marble pedestal are the words "WINSTON CHURCHILL, 1874-1965, STATESMAN, DEFENDER OF FREEDOM, HONORARY U.S. CITIZEN".
An enclosed glass box with a sandstone block on display. Behind the block is a black-and-gold plaque, with unreadable text.
A colorful domed ceiling with a semi-circular chandelier hanging from its highest point.
A typical prairie home is shown with a barbed wire fence, which represents the settlement of the great open plains.
A brown bronze bust of Sojourner Truth. She is wearing a bonnet, and is smiling. Her arms are cut off directly below the shoulders.
A grey marble sideview of Solon. He is looking to the right, and has a beard. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "SOLON".
A converted Native American kneels in prayer under the guidance of a monk in front of the El Carmelo mission.
A member of a hunting-gathering tribe is shown in a northern forest with pine and fur trees.
A large green bronze statue of a woman with a robe. She is holding several things, and below her are the words "E PLURIBUS UNUM".
The steamboat on the Platte River symbolizes the breakthrough in water travel made possible by Evans's invention. Right: The world's first railroad suspension bridge (designed by John Roebling, who would later create the Brooklyn Bridge), symbolizing steam-powered land travel, spans the Niagara River near Niagara Falls.
A white marble statue of Stephen Austin. He has a rifle in his left hand, and is wearing a casual overcoat and boots. Engraved on the granite pedestal is the word "TEXAS".
A grey marble sideview of Suleiman. He is looking to the right, and is wearing a turban. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "SULEIMAN".
Depiction of George Washington on horseback receiving the ceremonial sword of surrender from Charles O'Hara, who represented Lord Cornwallis after the final British defeat at the Battle of Yorktown. In reality, it is thought that Washington declined O'Hara's sword because according to the custom of the time it would only be proper for Washington to receive the sword from Cornwallis himself; Major General Benjamin Lincoln instead accepted the sword.
A painting of soldiers surrounding a man. For more information, see the article on the work.
A painting of two rows of soldiers standing against each other, with an officer on horseback in the center. For more information, see the article on the work.
A brown bronze plaque with the face of Samuel L. Morse engraved into it. The text on the plaque reads: "WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT! 1791 1872 SAMUEL F.B. MORSE THE INVENTOR ON MAY 24 1844 IN THE OLD SUPREME COURT ROOM - NOW THE LAW LIBRARY IN THE CAPITOL - SENT THE ABOVE MESSAGE TO BALTIMORE MARYLAND BY THE FIRST ELECTRO-MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH INSTRUMENT ON MAY 24 1944 THE SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED-STATES -SECOND SESSION - DEDICATED THIS MEMORIAL TO THE HUMILITY AND VISION WHICH ENABLED THIS INVENTOR TO BE THE CONVEYOR OF THIS UNIVERSAL BLESSING TO MANKIND".
The map is inscribed "Terra Incognita" (Latin for "Unknown Territory"). On it, the names of the original Native American tribes of the eastern coast of North America appear in the tribes' approximate geographic locations. This first map shows the edge of the continent before the arrival of Columbus, whose three ships are depicted crossing the ocean.
The mural depicts severak delegates (from left to right): William Franklin and his father, Benjamin (Pennsylvania); Governor Thomas Hutchinson (Massachusetts); Governor William Delancey (New York); Sir William Johnson (Massachusetts); Colonel Benjamin Tasker (Maryland).
This scene depicts the Wright brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903. The Wright Flyer is shown just off the ground, with Orville Wright in the plane and Wilbur Wright running alongside to steady the wing. To the left are Leonardo da Vinci, Samuel Pierpont Langley, and Octave Chanute, other aviation pioneers, holding models of other early flying machines. An eagle holds an olive branch in the bottom right.
This mural shows delegates meeting in Benjamin Franklin's garden (from left to right): Alexander Hamilton, James Wilson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin.
The mural depicts (from left to right) Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and John Adams. On the wall in the background is a portrait of English philosopher John Locke.
The mural depicts an oration by Patrick Henry in Carpenters' Hall.
Shown in the mural are (from left to right) James Madison (standing), speaker Frederick Muhlenberg (seated), Elbridge Gerry (standing, foreground), and Fisher Ames (standing, rear).
The map shows the first four settlements in America, from St. Augustine (1565) to Plymouth (1620).
The map shows the first thirteen colonies and the year in which each entered the Union. The original Northwest territories, the Connecticut Reserve, and Spanish and West Florida are also shown. Beside the motto "Join or Die" is a snake segmented into thirteen parts, each labeled with the abbreviation of a state, copied from a colonial block print.
This mural depicts the library in the Capitol in 1890, when it had grown to occupy almost the entire west central section of the building. Librarian of Congress Ainsworth Spofford is shown seated at the left.
Pilgrim leader William Brewster is shown signing the document; John Standish, the colony's military leader, stands at left.
This mural depicts a discussion among the president and members of his cabinet; from left to right are President James Monroe, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, Attorney General William Wirt, Secretary of War John Calhoun, and Secretary of the Navy Samuel L. Southard.
This mural shows the Smithsonian's red sandstone "castle," which opened in 1855.
The mural shows Roosevelt giving one of his characteristically enthusiastic speeches. Directly below him, journalist H.L. Mencken takes notes.
A painting depicting a portrait of Thomas Crawford. He is wearing a beige suit with a blue bowtie, and is looking to the right. Under him are green garlands and plants, and directly under him is the text "CRAWFORD".
A brown bronze statue of Tomas Edison. He is wearing a suit and holds his right hand high up, with a lightbulb. On the pedestal is the word "OHIO".
A brown bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson. He is wearing a casual overcoat and buckled shoes, and holds what appears to be a document in his left hand. Engraved on the white marble pedestal is the word "JEFFERSON".
A grey marble sideview of Thomas Jefferson. He is looking to the right, and is smiling. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "JEFFERSON".
A painting depicting a portrait of Thomas U. Walter. He is wearing a black suit with a blue bowtie, and is looking forward. Under him are green garlands and plants, and directly under him is the text "WALTER".
Three Native Americans of northern Florida's Timucuan tribe are depicted near their village.
A row of white sandstone pillars.
A brown brick building surrounded by trees. Below the building are green garlands with blue ribbons, and directly below the building is the text "TRENTON, 1784".
A grey marble sideview of Tribonian. He is looking to the left, and is smiling. Surrounding the circular frame is a laurel wreath. Under the engraving is the text "TRIBONIAN".
A brown bronze statue of Ulysses S. Grant on horseback. The statue sits atop a marble pedestal. For more detailed information, see the article on the work.
A white marble statue of Ulysses S. Grant. He is wearing high boots and a trenchcoat, and has a sword in his left hand. On the pedestal is a black engraving of a medal.
A white marble statue of Wade Hampton. He is wearing a vest and overcoat, and his left hand is resting on a pillar. The pedestal is made of the same material.
A white marble statue of a robed figure inside of an arch, with her right hand up to her heart.
A white marble statue of a Greek warrior in traditional Greek clothing. He is wearing a helmet and has a shield behind his back.
George Washington at his desk with Alexander Hamilton.
The mural depicts (from left to right) Robert R. Livingston, chancellor of the state of New York, administering the oath; Secretary of the Senate Samuel Otis holding the Bible; George Washington, with his hand upraised; and Vice President John Adams.
A white multi-story building with several windows. Below the building are green garlands, and directly below is the text "WASHINGTON, 1800".
A yellow multi-story building. Below the building are green garlands, and directly below is the text "WASHINGTON, 1814".
A brick multi-story building surrounded by trees. Below the building are green garlands, and directly below is the text "WASHINGTON, 1815".
The U.S. Capitol building surrounded by trees. Below the building are green garlands, and directly below is the text "WASHINGTON, 1829".
The U.S. Capitol building surrounded by trees. Below the building are green garlands, and directly below is the text "WASHINGTON, 1867".
A mural depicting weaving via a loom is shown as a family operation, with children carding the wool, a young woman spinning it, and an older woman operating a loom.
A painting showing a battle, with men piled atop one another. For more detailed information, see the article on the work.
A brown bronze statue of Will Rogers. He is looking down, and has both of his hands in his pockets. On the grey pedestal are the words "WILL ROGERS, OKLAHOMA".
A brown bronze statue of Willa Cather. See is wearing a wide hat, and has a cane in her left hand. Behind her is a wagon wheel. Engraved in gold on the pedestal are the words "NEBRASKA, WILLA CATHER, AUTHOR".
A brown bronze statue of William Edgar Borah. He has a book in his left hand and is wearing a casual suit. On the granite pedestal are the words "WILLIAM E. BORAH, IDAHO".
A green bronze statue of William Henry Harrison Beadle. He is resting is left hand on a lectern, and is wearing an overcoat. The pedestal that the statue sits atop is made of granite.
A white marble statue of William King. He is wearing a long robe and boots, and is looking slightly upward with his right hand on his chest. On the pedestal are the words "WILLIAM KING, MAINE".
Quaker leader and Province of Pennsylvania founder William Penn is depicted with Lenape (Delaware) Native Americans under the elm tree at Shackamaxon.
A grey sandstone engraving of two Native Americans in conversation with a settler. Above them hangs a tree branch.
This mural by Allyn Cox at the U.S. Capital building depicts a 1917 suffrage parade in New York. The parade is led Anna Howard Shaw (in black cap and gown) and Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Observing at the far left is Jeanette Rankin of Montana, the first woman elected to the House of Representatives, and at the far right, Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina, the first African American elected to the House of Representatives.
After leaving Baltimore the Congress met briefly in Philadelphia but soon moved to York, Pennsylvania, where it met for nine months in the old Court House. The building in the center of the image is the Court House, and under it is a green garland with blue ribbons. Surrounding the court are several smaller buildings.
At the end of the Revolutionary War, the British are shown laying down their arms against a symbolic sunset.
A brown bronze statue of Zebulon Vance. e is looking to the right, and is wearing boots, an overcoat, and a cape. On the pedestal which the statue sits atop of are the words "VANCE".