United States Capitol

and till then it has been expanded in many phases. Though the name which suits this building is congress house but it was named as Capitol because this word is associated with Roman Temple. The place is as pious as a temple and therefore Capitol was the best name.The place is the best example of simplicity and beauty. Tourists are allowed to visit areas of the Capitol but reservation has to be made in advance. A visitor can see the spot where live congress sessions take place, the Crypt, the…

In Suzanne Collins’ exciting novel The Hunger Games, the author depicts the struggle of two tributes from District 12 and their personal development as well as how they survive in the harsh wilderness of the arena. In the beginning of the Hunger Games the story takes place in District 12, which is a part of the nation of Panem. Panem was originally home of 13 Districts but the government took control and destroyed the 13th because the people tried to rebel. As a punishment for what they did…

Suzanne Collins worked writing children's TV shows and has been nominated for a WGA award in animation. The Hunger Games and Catching Fire are about the terrible future society that takes place on a piece of land once known as North America.The Capitol tries to keep its people from rebelling by sending them into the hunger games to fight to death for when there is one person left they are crowned the victor of that years games. After Katniss wins the games in the first book, the second book…

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The United States Capitol Building is perhaps one of the most symbolic architectures in America. In there, both the Senate and the House of Representatives meet together to discuss policies, debate on issues, and form new laws for the nation. It is located on East Capitol Street, NE and First Street, SE. The history and construction of the U.S Capitol Building dated back to two centuries ago. In 1792, Thomas Jefferson proposed to hold a design competition (The United States Capitol Building)…

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