E Pluribus Unum.  From Many One.

This is the theme of the video you will see if you take the Capitol tour.  I was wondering if any of the members had seen it.  You might need a reservation to get on the tour.  Won't hurt to try to go without one, especially in the afternoon if there are not a lot of school groups in line.

Before going inside wanter around down the hill on the western side. One of the more amazing statues in Washington is just across the street.

Statue at US Capitol This depicts a Civil War scene.

If you take the tour you will see the old meeting room.  This is part of the ceiling. You will also see the Capitol dome. 

Inside Capitol Rotunda

To see one of the more visually interesting buildings, go across the street to the Library of Congress (there is a tunnel from the Capitol). 

Library of Congress