United States Capitol

:For other uses of "Capitol Hill," see Capitol Hill (disambiguation).

Miscellany

The Capitol houses a variety of works of art, including the National Statuary Hall Collection, which is comprised of statues donated by the fifty states to honor persons notable in their histories.

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On July 24, 1998, Russell Eugene Weston Jr. burst into the Capitol and opened fire, killing two United States Capitol Police officers. He was later ruled to be incompetent to stand trial.

Related Topics:
July 24 - 1998 - Russell Eugene Weston Jr. - United States Capitol Police

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Currently a multimillion-dollar subterranean visitors center is being constructed. Work began in 2001, and it is expected to be completed in 2006. The project has been criticized for being delayed for years and for costing significantly more than initial estimates.

Related Topics:
2001 - 2006

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The Capitol is on the back of the U.S. $50 bill.

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