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Capitol Expansion Through the Years and War Losses
The article traces the Capitol’s growth from its 1790 site selection by Washington through multiple expansion phases. It notes early plans, competitions, and the 1814 burning, followed by 1843 and 1850 enlargements with wings and a central dome. It also covers funding hurdles, political decisions, and eventual rebuilding after the War of 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Capitol
George Washington
Xthessenate
Potomac River
District of Columbia
Republic
Stephan-Haillet
Philadelphia
Jonathan
Trumbull
William Thornton
Wwyhose Bobby
Delpha
WVBS
Uae
White House
Madison
Congress
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Robert Mills
Mills
Davis
House
T. A. Walter
Prealdnt Millard Filmore