U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
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CONFLICT AND COMPROMISE

Historic treasures now on view in Exhibition Hall highlight Congressional actions that affected the lives of citizens and the direction of the nation.
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THE CAPITOL STORY

The Capitol is one place — but it fills three roles. It’s a revered national symbol, a showcase of history, and a working office building.
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EXHIBITION ARCHIVES

View exhibits and items you might have missed or revisit exhibits you saw in person but want to experience again.
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U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Exhibition Hall

WHAT'S NEW

The Fifteenth Amendment, ratified by Congress in 1870

In the Fifteenth Amendment, ratified in 1870, Congress declared it illegal to deny citizens the right to vote “on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”

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