Friday, April 12, 2013

Day 2 - Capitol Hill

An end to the rain meant we could venture on to the eastern anchor of the mall, the Capitol Building. It was crowded, but our tour guide did a great job leading us through the building's rich history and points of interest, including the recently unveiled sculpture of Rosa Parks.

Such a great group!


Top of the dome in the Capitol representing the heavens opening to greet George Washington.


Signing of the Declaration of Independence.


Rosa Parks.
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  1. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Seeing the Capitol Bldg in person was an amazing site! I loved the Rosa Parks statue. Its a reminder of the struggles that African Americans had to endure; and to never give up when fighting for equality and justice.
    Rolanda

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    1. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 5:01 AM

      To me her statue seems a little out of place just on where it's located but it is still honorable nonetheless. --Lexi Bohan

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    2. NicholeApril 15, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      I enjoyed seeing all those statues as well Rolanda, I completely agree. -Nichole

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  2. UnknownApril 12, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    For me seing the capital building was realy interesting. I liked the way the rooms was made or structured. It was also amazing seing nine status of different presidents.

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    1. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 11:12 PM

      Agreed. U learm and see something new everyday.

      Robert Hayes

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    2. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 9:34 PM

      It was interesting in how the acoustics were in the rotunda. -nick Parsells

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  3. Susan's RamblingsApril 17, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    I loved the Capitol Building. I admit throughout the trip I was tempted to look at finding a way to guide my career into the political arena. Standing in the same rooms as the greatest leaders of our country once did was a humbling experience.

    I also learned I will never try to sneak cashews into the Capitol Building again!!

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    1. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 3:26 PM

      They were not just any cashews though. They were very expensive ones. Although everyone seemed to love the Capital Building I thought it was a little above average. I would have really enjoyed to see the house and senate wings but they don't visitors in those areas.
      Crystal Gordon

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    2. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 4:49 PM

      @Susan...LOL! I bet you won't try sneaking cashews into the Capitol again! All that time you spent trying to hide them in your purse and he found them anyway...HILARIOUS!!

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    3. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 7:57 PM

      I agree with Crystal wholeheartedly that the Capitol Building was just "alright". I'd say the experience was mediocre, and the tour was quite disappointing in my opinion. If I was going on the trip again, I would only want to see the outside of the Capitol building because that is was impressed me the most. The inside tour was short, crowded, and the headphones were annoying and distracted me from listening to what the tour guide was actually trying to say.

      Katie LaRose

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  4. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Seeing so many great statues of everyone who morphed America to what it is today was pretty amazing! - Nick Parsells

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