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Senate Chamber Restoration Recaptures Pre Civil War Look
The U S Senate chamber restoring to the era before the Civil War features Daniel Webster Henry Clay and John C Calhoun debates on slavery and union. The $1 million bicentennial tribute recreates gilt eagle desks and mahogany seats for 64 senators from 34 states. The old chamber, burned in 1814, inspired landmark speeches and crowded galleries.
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Washington
U.S. Senate
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
Congress
Union
Senate
U.S. Supreme Court
Capitol
Benjamin H. Latrobe
Missouri
North
Robert Y. Hayne
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Webster
Mexico