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The US Capitol is one of the main symbols of the United States and one of the most powerful buildings in the world. For more info on US Capitol, Washington, visit:
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"..The history if the US Capitol dates back to late 18th century, when George Washington signed the Residence Act of 1790, which made Washington DC the capitol of the United States.

Pierre Charles L'Enfant was made responsible for creating a city plan for the new capital. L'Enfant chose to locate the Congress House on the crest of the hill today known as Capitol Hill, a hill he described as "a pedestal waiting for a monument"."




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