The Capitol

THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL

Built from 1793 to 1867, in Washington, DC

Place where Congress-the Senate and the House of Representatives-meets to make the laws of the U.S.

The President also has offices in the Capitol for his/her use.

Focus of American values and ideals of freedom and opportunity.

Statue of freedom is atop the dome of the Capitol.

USCISide the Capitol are paintings, murals, portraits, and staues of important events and people in the development of the United States.

Most of the Presidents of the U.S. have been inaugurated at the Capitol.

The White House

THE WHITE HOUSE

Official home for every President of the United States except George Washington, who choose the location.

Interior not yet completed when President John Adams moved into the White House.

Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington. D.C

Rebuilt and restored after it was burned by the British in August 1814.

ContaUSCIS furnishings collected by the Presidents and their families.