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Capitol
Capitol seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre L'Enfant . The building as it now stands took many years to build and is the result of the work of several architects. In 1792 a competition was held to select an architect, but William Thornton gained the president's approval with a plan separately submitted and was appointed. In 1793 the president set the cornerstone, with Masonic rites, and the building was begun. Later three additional architects were employed—E. S. Hallet , George Hadfield (d.1826), and James Hoban . In 1814 the uncompleted building was burned by the British, and B. H. Latrobe , who had been appointed (1803) surveyor of public buildings, undertook its restoration. He was succeeded in 1818 by Charles Bulfinch , who brought the design to completion in 1830.
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"Capitol." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Capitol." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-CapitolUS.html "Capitol." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-CapitolUS.html |
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Capitol
Capitol in ancient Rome, the temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Saturnian or Tarpeian (afterwards called Capitoline) Hill in ancient Rome; the name is sometimes applied to the whole hill, including the citadel. The Capitol in literary terms is often seen as a symbol of Rome.
In the US, Capitol (usually the Capitol) is the name of the seat of the US Congress in Washington DC. The term in an American context in fact goes back to the late 17th century, in Virginia. Capitol Hill is the region around the Capitol in Washington DC (often as an allusive reference to the US Congress itself). |
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Capitol." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Capitol." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Capitol.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Capitol." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Capitol.html |
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Capitol
Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., in which the US Congress convenes. The original architect was William Thornton, and the cornerstone was laid by George Washington in 1793. The British burned down the Capitol in 1814. Benjamin Latrobe and Charles Bulfinch worked on the restoration, which was completed in 1830. The dome reaches a height of 88m (288ft).
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"Capitol." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Capitol." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Capitol.html "Capitol." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Capitol.html |
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Cap·i·tol / ˈkapitl/ (usu. the Capitol) 1. the seat of the U.S. Congress in Washington, DC. ∎ (cap·i·tol) a building housing a legislative assembly: 50,000 people marched on New Jersey's state capitol. 2. the temple of Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill in ancient Rome. |
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"Capitol." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Capitol." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-capitol.html "Capitol." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-capitol.html |
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Capitol in Rome: see Capitoline Hill . |
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"Capitol." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Capitol." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-CapitolRm.html "Capitol." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-CapitolRm.html |
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"capitol." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "capitol." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-capitol.html "capitol." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-capitol.html |
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