History of the United States Capitol
History of the United States Capitol

Author: William Charles Allen

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 526

ISBN-13:

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History of the United States Capitol This lavish coffee table book is filled with magnificent color photos, architectural drawings, and illustrations. It also provides a thoroughly documented of the design and construction of the Capitol, along with authoritative bibliographies, notes, and an index. It is printed on permanent paper and enhanced with a full-color image of the Nation's Capitol on the dust jacket. The "History of the United States Capitol" includes sections on: - The variety of designs submitted by famed architects of the 1790's - Controversial and numerous design revisions - The politics involved in the various construction stages - Suspicious events surrounding a fatal accident in 1808 - The British burning of the Capitol in 1814 - Diverse labor problems - the Capitol used a bakery, a barracks, and a hospital during the Civil War

Freedom's Cap
Freedom's Cap

Author: Guy Gugliotta

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 0809046814

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The history of the modern U.S. Capitol, the iconic seat of American government, is also the chronicle of America's most tumultuous years. An award-winning journalist has captured with impeccable detail the clash of personalities behind the building of the Capitol and its extraordinary design and engineering.

Congress Hall, Capitol of the United States, 1790-1800
Congress Hall, Capitol of the United States, 1790-1800

Author:

Publisher: National Park Service Division of Publications

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13:

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Describes the capitol building of the United States between 1790 and 1800 in Philadelphia. Provides historical information on the early work of Congress in establishing policies, organizing into political parties, and working with the other branches of government.

The Jews of Capitol Hill
The Jews of Capitol Hill

Author: Kurt F. Stone

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2010-12-29

Total Pages: 716

ISBN-13: 0810877384

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This volume includes entries on every Jewish member of Congress. Each entry identifies the member's political party and the years of service, provides a biographical sketch, often numbering several pages, and includes references for further study. This is the most comprehensive and extensive resource on the legacy of Jewish representation and influence in the United States Congress.

Capitol Hill Cooks
Capitol Hill Cooks

Author: Linda Bauer

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publications

Published: 2010-08-16

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1589795695

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With love of great cuisine and the bounty of our nation evident throughout this book, Capitol Hill Cooks contains recipes from members of Congress, as well as every president from George Washington (Cranberry Pudding) to Abraham Lincoln (Mary Todd Lincoln's Vanilla Almond Cake) to Barack Obama (The Obama Family's Linguini). Taste Vice President Biden's Kahlua Chocolate Fudge Cake, Senator Charles Grassley's Bacon and Bean Chowder, or Senator Scott Brown's Italian Soup, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann's Minnesota Rhubarb Dessert or Congressman Ron Paul's Texas Sweeties?and hundreds more. Many contributors to this book even include notes about their ethnic backgrounds, favorite indigenous foods, and fond memories of meals shared with others. (Barack really likes this, the first lady says of her own apple crisp.)

The Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial

Author: Nancy Harris

Publisher: Capstone Classroom

Published: 2008-07-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781432909734

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Lincoln Memorial is a Heinemann title.