United States Capitol
:For other uses of "Capitol Hill," see Capitol Hill (disambiguation).
The Rotunda
Located in the center of the building, topped by the capitol dome, is the Capitol rotunda. At the top of the dome is Constantino Brumidi's fresco, the Apotheosis of Washington. Various people have statues in the rotunda, including Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses Grant. The rotunda of the Capitol is the only place where Americans can lie in state.
Related Topics:
Constantino Brumidi - Fresco - Apotheosis of Washington - Abraham Lincoln - Ulysses Grant - Lie in state
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History of the Capitol Building |
| ► | The Rotunda |
| ► | The Capitol grounds |
| ► | Miscellany |
| ► | Major Events |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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