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E PLURIBUS UNUM —
OUT OF MANY, ONE

HISTORY OF CONGRESS
AND THE CAPITOL

Continuing Construction

“Section of the South Wing” (detail), by B. Henry Latrobe, 1804

“Section of the South Wing” (detail), by B. Henry Latrobe, 1804

 

“Section of the South Wing” (detail), by B. Henry Latrobe, 1804

An eagle and a seated figure of Liberty were major design elements for the new House Chamber.

Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress

 
History of Congress and the Capitol