History of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Dear Cloture Detective, The other weekend was Veterans Day and I was at the ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown soldier. I know the event began roughly after World[...]
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10 Ghost Stories of the US Capitol
Here are 10 great Ghost Stories of the US Capitol – Cats, Murder, Bloody Stairs, and more! Check out our ghoulish list!
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Old Senate Chamber – History and Facts
I have a soft spot for American history, I’m naturally enthralled with the Capitol building, and have a personal mission to see all of the hidden gems of the building that I can. So…How does[...]
The Robert Taft Bell Tower
The Robert Taft Bell Tower located one block north and west of the Capitol, was dedicated to Robert Alphonso Taft. Robert was the son of the 27th President and 10th Supreme Court Chief Justice William[...]
Why did they choose DC to build the Capitol building?
Why did they choose DC to build the Capitol building? Dear Cloture Detective, It is so hot/humid and gross in this town, plus we get the cicada invasion every 10 years! What was Congress thinking[...]
Cloture Detective: H-128
If you ever read Speaker Tip O’Neill’s Man of the House or any biography of Speaker Sam Rayburn, you’ll notice that room comes up in a lot of fun and interesting stories
Whats the light on top of the Capitol Building?
Dear Cloture Detective, how long has the light on top of the Capitol Building been going on?
State of the Union Address Response
I just saw the State of the Union address….
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