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gptkbp:instanceOf
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building
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:William_Thornton
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gptkbp:architecturalStyle
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Neoclassical architecture
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gptkbp:area
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175,170 square feet
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gptkbp:associatedWith
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gptkb:American_Revolution
gptkb:Civil_War
gptkb:U.S._Constitution
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
educational programs
public events
protests
historical tours
9/11 attacks
political rallies
national ceremonies
January 6 Capitol riot
Presidential inaugurations
bicentennial celebrations
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gptkbp:completed
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1800
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gptkbp:constructionStarted
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1793
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gptkbp:contains
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Capitol Visitor Center
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gptkbp:culturalImpact
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featured in literature
featured in films
featured in music
featured in art
featured in television
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Benjamin_Henry_Latrobe
gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson
gptkb:Charles_Bulfinch
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gptkbp:designedBy
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gptkb:U.S._government
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gptkbp:features
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Statue of Freedom
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gptkbp:firstClaim
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1800
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gptkbp:function
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seat_of_the_United_States_Congress
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gptkbp:height
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88 meters
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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symbol_of_U.S._government
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
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gptkbp:landmark
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gptkb:U.S._Capitol
National_Historic_Landmark
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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ceremonial events
State of the Union addresses
impeachment trials
inaugurations
joint_sessions_of_Congress
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gptkbp:originalPurpose
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meeting_place_for_Congress
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gptkbp:oversees
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gptkb:House_of_Representatives
Senate
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gptkbp:renovated
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gptkb:Architect_of_the_Capitol
1950s renovation
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gptkbp:security
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gptkb:Capitol_Police
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gptkbp:stadium
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gptkb:U.S._Capitol_dome
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gptkbp:style
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gptkb:Greek_Revival
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gptkbp:surroundingArea
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gptkb:Capitol_Hill_neighborhood
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gptkbp:symbolizes
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American_democracy
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gptkbp:usedFor
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legislative sessions
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gptkbp:visitors
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over 3 million annually
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