Erecting the Capitol dome
Although President George Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in 1793, construction of current dome did not begin until 1856. The dome, which replaced an earlier one made of copper and wood, took a decade to complete and cost just over one million dollars to build. This photograph was taken from the east side of the national
landmark on December 31, 1857.
Photograph of the Construction on the New U.S. Capitol Dome, 12/31/1857
via DocsTeach
Activists at the U.S. Capitol protesting proposed cuts in Social Security benefits known as the “chained CPI.” The proposal would reduce the cost-of-living adjustment seniors receive. Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus spoke in opposition to the proposal, which surfaces as Washington elected officials look for a “grand bargain” that could end the government shutdown standoff.
Some of our National Committee volunteers with their yellow shirts on!
Congresswoman Doris Matsui speaks with NCPSSM rally corp member at the Medicare 47th Anniversary celebration.
But we can protect Social Security and Medicare and keep them solvent for the future without cutting benefits for millions of Americans if we organize, mobilize, and make our voices heard on Capitol Hill.
Aerial Photograph of the Mall in Washington, DC, 6/3/1940
From the series: Aerial Photographs, 1935 - 1970. Records of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
The National Mall and parts of Washington, DC, 75 years ago. Can you spot usnatarchives?
(hint: it’s near the top!)
“Social Security works! — It has never missed a check!”- Rep. @JanSchakowsky
NCPSSM present when the Healthcare Reform Law was upheld by the Supreme Court!
On this date in 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the #ADA into law — making it easier for older Americans and others with #disabilities to get around at home, participate in their communities, and go to work. #ADA31
