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      40th Annual Police Officers Memorial, 2021.

Behind the Scenes

  Honoring Service, Sacrifice and a Unique Partnership
By aoc staff |May 11, 2022
Celebrating the men and women of the United States Capitol Police who put their lives on the line to protect America's beacon of democracy.
    Behind the Scenes

  AOC Achieves 10-Year Energy Reduction Goal
By laura condeluci |April 1, 2016
The Architect of the Capitol's approach to sustainability and energy efficiency on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., is built upon three defining elements: buildings, infrastructure and people. We are very proud of our recent accomplishment of 30 percent energy reduction.
    History & Discoveries

  America's Greatest Engineer?
By matt guilfoyle |February 20, 2013
Montgomery Meigs – who built the U.S. Capitol while helping save the Union it represents – may be America's greatest engineer. His contributions were both in engineering (the Dome) and in management (he hired artists). Another lasting legacy is his use of photography to document the construction.
    Person working with plants.

Programs & Events

  Long-Time Partnership Yields Beautiful Results
By devin dotson |April 21, 2023
In February 2023, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) opened the 27th annual joint orchid exhibit in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens.
    Women are integral members of the Dome Restoration Project

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  Women's History Month: Christine A. Merdon
By erin courtney |March 8, 2017
The first female Chief Operating Officer for AOC reflects on the experiences that introduced her to extraordinary women and helped shape her management style. She serves as an inspiring example to young women interested in competing – and succeeding – in historically male-dominated fields.
    History & Discoveries

  Designing with ADA in Mind
By nancy skinkle |July 22, 2015
The AOC's Facilities Planning and Programming Division incorporates seemingly small improvements into the design of our facilities and their outside environments, helping not only those with disabilities, but each one of us.
    Person outside.

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  Embracing a Vintage Electric Cargo Tricycle for Greener Gardening
By philip davis |April 3, 2024
In a picturesque marriage of vintage charm and cutting-edge sustainability, the AOC's Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team has unveiled their latest addition to the gardening fleet: a vintage-style electric cargo tricycle.
    The work of the Capitol Building's Insulation Division is as "behind the scenes" as you can get.

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  Behind the Scenes: Jack of All Trades
By erin nelson |December 8, 2016
The Capitol Building's Insulation Division is as "behind the scenes" as you can get, often working within containments to ensure the safety of those who visit and work on the U.S. Capitol campus. In addition to insulation, the shop also performs dust control and hazardous materials abatement.
    Anthony Littlejohn completes the COVID-19 cleaning protocols for AOC vehicles.

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  COVID-19 Cleaning Protocols
By erin nelson |September 14, 2020
AOC Staff Put In the Work to Keep Us Safe During COVID-19
    Members of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum inspect a vehicle operating on the U.S. Capitol campus.

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  Reclaiming an Ordinary Day
By erin courtney |November 27, 2018
A story of AOC employees coming together to improve safety on the U.S. Capitol campus for everyone: The Capitol Grounds and Arboretum uses a management tool to track vehicles owned and operated by the agency. The success of this fleet tracker system is leading to more improvements.
    Programs & Events

  Capturing Autumn
By aoc curator |October 24, 2012
Michael Dunn, Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) chief of photography, draws upon his many years of experience to share tips for photographing the U.S. Capitol Grounds in fall.
    The artifacts in this photograph were passed down through the family of Brumidi's third wife and given to the Architect of the Capitol.

History & Discoveries

  Personal Artifacts of a Capitol Artist
By aoc curator |May 6, 2019
Several artifacts were passed down through Brumidi's family and given to the Architect of the Capitol over a span of years beginning around 1961. The items include a nickel-plated oval box, a Bible, a small framed photograph, a prize medal, a sterling silver fruit knife and two napkin rings.
    History & Discoveries

  Celebrating 150 Years of Freedom
By lori taylor |December 2, 2013
While there may not be an exact "completion date" for our U.S. Capitol Building, there is one day that truly stands out in its history — December 2, 1863, when the Statue of Freedom was placed atop the Capitol Dome 150 years ago, effectively completing the Capitol Dome that we still see today.
    Epicatanthe Volcano Trick Orange Fire Orchid

Programs & Events

  Take Five: The U.S. Botanic Garden
By devin dotson |December 21, 2016
Things don't slow down just because it's winter. See five reasons to explore the U.S. Botanic Garden this season, including tropical flowers like this Epicatanthe Volcano Trick Orange Fire orchid.
    Capitol Dome out of focus, branch in foreground.

History & Discoveries

  Who or What Goes There?
By erin courtney |October 31, 2017
On Friday, October 13, Architect of the Capitol employees set out to look into a new Capitol Building mystery involving delicate pink fabric with hand-stitching. Construction sites often yield historic artifacts, including bottles, newspapers and tools, but this find is new for the agency.
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