Thieves take D.C. statue inspired by famed White House dog
The statue, inspired by the celebrated presidential dog Fala and created as a memorial to a beloved teacher, has been stolen ...
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This Historic Portrait of George Washington Is Being Restored to Its Former Glory
The 18th-century painting by Charles Willson Peale had previously been the subject of mismanaged restoration attempts. Now, experts in Versailles are bringing it back in line with the artist's origina ...
On Feb. 11, 1915, legislators moved into building befitting a state capitol
Per Deseret News archives, the cornerstone to the Capitol had been set on April 4, 1914. The Chamber of the House and the ...
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A Magnificent Portrait of George Washington Heads to Versailles for a Makeover
Peale's majestic portrait of founding father George Washington has headed to Versailles for a state-of-the-art restoration.
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10 Strange but True Facts About the U.S. Capitol
The Crypt That Isn’t a Tomb S. Capitol lies an intriguing feature known as the Crypt. This curious name often misleads ...