Historical U.S. Capitol Events

Black and white images capturing significant moments involving the U.S. Capitol, including political discussions and historic funerals.

Officer Playing Taps after Funeral of U.S. President Warren G. Harding, Capitol Building in Background, Washington DC, USA, National Photo Company, August 9, 1923

Officer Playing Taps after Funeral of U.S. President Warren G. Harding, Capitol Building in Background, Washington DC, USA, National Photo Company, August 9, 1923

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Army Day Parade Passing U.S. Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA, Harris & Ewing, April 1940

State Funeral of President Kennedy: Lying in state at the United States Capitol, departure of Kennedy family. Mourners and military personnel stand outside the U.S. Capitol Building where the late President John F. Kennedy lies in state. Washington, D.C.

Inaugural ceremonies at U.S. Capitol, and Inaugural Parade. John F. Kennedy is sworn in as President at the United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

Bonus Army Veterans protest the adjournment of Congress before the Senate took action of the Bonus Bill. The House of Representatives passed the bill on June 15, 1932. July 5, 1932.

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Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover's Casket, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., USA, Warren K. Leffler, October 23, 1964

Office of the Secretary - National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at U.S. Capitol with President George W Bush and Secretary Elaine Chao

The U.S. Armed Forces Body Bearer Team carries the flag-draped casket of U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., July 14, 2022. Woody served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and was awarded the militarys highest decoration, the Congressional Medal of Honor, by President Harry S. Truman in 1945. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Office of the Secretary - National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at U.S. Capitol with President George W Bush and Secretary Elaine Chao

President Kennedy departs the White House for Atlantic City, New Jersey, 9:09AM. Wide view of the South Lawn of the White House as President John F. Kennedy boards a United States Army helicopter prior to his trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey. Washington, D.C.

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A UH-1N Huey pilot assigned to the United States Air Force's First Helicopter Squadron (1 HS), Joint Base Andrews, Md., waits for 1 HS Hueys to arrive on the National Mall, Washington, D.C. during routine training, 6 April, 2023. 1 HS's mission is to provide priority airlift for national-level civil and military senior leadership in the National Capital Region.

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Washington, DC, National WWII Memorial

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A UH-1 Iroquois helicopter flies toward the Washington Monument as it prepares to touch down on the Mall. Aircraft and armor are being assembled as part of a static equipment display for the National Victory Celebration which is being held in honor of the Allied forces' liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Office of the Secretary - National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at U.S. Capitol with President George W Bush and Secretary Elaine Chao

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Arrival ceremony for Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, 12:00PM. President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie's arrival; crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. Jerry Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.

West Point Cadets Marching in Rain during U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt's Inauguration Parade, Washington DC, USA, Harris & Ewing, January 20, 1937

Spectators gather to see a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on the Mall. The helicopter is part of a static equipment display of aircraft and armor during the National Victory Celebration which is being held in honor of the Allied forces' liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Practice Inaugural Parade. USAF band march along Pennsylvania Avenue during parade rehearsal for 1993 Presidential Inauguration. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Practice Inaugural Parade. On 10 January 1993, members of the United States Army Caisson Platoon from Fort Myer, Virginia, assemble on the mall near the National Capitol building in preparation for the inaugural parade rehearsal. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030926-F-2828D-307. State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DOD

DA-SC-88-05939. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and his wife Alexis lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns as part of NASA's Day of Remembrance, Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at Arlington National Cemetery. The wreaths were laid in memory of those men and women who lost their lives in the quest for space exploration.

Service members from all service branches participate in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Jan. 13, 2023. The wreath was laid by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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State Funeral of President Kennedy: Procession to St. Matthew's Cathedral. Foreign dignitaries walk in the funeral procession of President John F. Kennedy to the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. Those walking include: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Joseph Luns; Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands; Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands; Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; Prince Gholam-Reza Pahlavi of Iran; Secretary of State for External Affairs of Canada, Paul Martin; former President of Costa Rica, José Figueres Ferrer; Prince Georg Valdemar of Denmark; Prime Minister of Great Britain, Sir Alec Douglas-Home; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Paul-Henri Spaak; Prime Minister of Denmark, Jens Otto Krag; Chancellor of Austria, Alfons Gorbach; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Dr. Marcos Falcón Briceño; President of the Senate of Australia, Sir Alister McMullin. Mourners and members of the color guard line the North Lawn driveway. White House, Washington, D

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). For the crew there was a bus tour to London.

Marine One lifts off from the South Lawn of White House, July 16, 2010.

Latest types of tanks rumble past The Capitol in Annual Army Day Parade in Washington D.C. circa April 6, 1939.

Soldiers of the U.S. Army Third Infantry, the Old Guard, march in formation to take their post around the Tomb of the Unknowns during Veterans Day ceremonies. Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne with U.S. Park Police for July 4th group shot at Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

DD-ST-89-03726. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Spectators cover the Mall surrounding the Washington Monument as they attend the National Victory Celebration in honor of the Allied forces' liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Removing inaugural stage equipment after the the Biden Inauguration.

Sailors of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Honor Guard march out in formation behind soldiers of the U.S. Army Third Infantry, the Old Guard, during an early morning Veterans Day ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Dinner in honor of Félix Houphouët-Boigny, President of the Ivory Coast, 8:00PM. Cars arrive at the North Portico of the White House for a dinner in honor of President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny; United States Marine honor guards line the North Lawn driveway. Washington, D.C.

McKinley and Dewey at Victory Celebration Benediction

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