Atlantic Highlands High School - Atrecall Yearbook (Atlantic Highlands, NJ)

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WA Ill GTO TRIP Where the avenues come together at the heart of Washington, D. C. stands the Capitol, its iron dome rising 300 feet above the city. It is the home of the Senate and House of Representatives, the scene of great debates and decisions: it houses the old Supreme Court chamber and a historic collection of paintings and statues. But to millions of Americans the Capitol is neither Court nor Congress, neither forum nor gallery. It is the symbol of the United States itself. When the Capitol was first occupied, the House and Senate shared the same wing, but in 1807 the House was able to move into its new chamber, now Statuary Hall. Here the acoustics were so bad that curtains were hung between the columns in a vain effort to smother echoes. Congressmen were so upset about this that they actually introduced an amendment to scrap the Capitol and move into the White House. But it was defeated 75 to 27. The solution was finally found in 1857 when the House moved into its new wing, leaving the old chamber to silent statues. Statuary Hall served as House chamber for 50 years but finally became so crowded that members could not get out for refreshments. They therefore, had to have food passed down to them from the galleries on long poles. Statuary Hall is now a gallery of sculpture. The great dome of the capitol, weighing nine million pounds, is made of iron shells painted white, and is topped by the bronze Statue of Freedom, which stands 19 V2 feet high. So excellent are its proportions that many state capitols have tried to copy it. The dome was built by Thomas Walter, and it is not only an example of beautiful design, but also a miracle of construction. Its cast-iron parts are so put together that they can slip back and forth as changes in temperature make them expand and contract. At the top of the dome is Brumidi's mammoth fresco. The fresco, covering 4,664 square feet, was done by the Italian refugee, Constantine Brumidi. Inside the building, the great circular floor is rimmed with statues., and the walls are decorated with eight huge paintings showing scenes in early American his- tory. But the strangest feature of all is one that Capitol visitors never see. Underneath the floor behind locked doors is a vault with a black-draped bier. Here George and Martha Washington were to be buried, but by 1832, 33 years after Washington's death, when Congress finally made up its mind to move the remains from Mount Vernon, Washington's family would not agree to it. The bier has since been used for the dozen men who have lain in state in the Capitol rotunda, beginning with Lincoln and including the Unknown Soldier and Wash- ington designer, Pierre L'Enfant. But the tomb itself will remain forever empty. On September 18, 1793 George Washington laid the cornerstone of the Capitol. Men then set to work build- ing the old Senate wing on this cornerstone. Almost from the beginning the original chamber proved too small. Besides, it was badly constructed, the wooden beams turned out to have dry rot, the roof leaked and the

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paid S8U,700. His great ambition was to live l ong enough to make b t'f 1 ' eauru the Capitol of the one country on earth in which there is liberty Another very interesting place we visited was the Washington Monument with its 898 steps. Some people walked up to the top but I was one of those who took the elevator. and was glad ot it. The biggest painting in the Capitol is the Battle of Lake Erie, on the stairway ot the Senate extension. Alter the battle Commodor P - . e erry sent a famous mes- sage, we have met the enemy and they are ours. The Senators' lounge is oft the chamber and is made entirely of marble and serves as a convenient reading room. The old chamber was occupied by the Supreme Court lor 85 years alter the Senate moved out a d 't ' , n 1 is now used only for occasional committee meetings There is a picture in the roorn showing Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation Other interesting features we saw on our Washington T - . rrp were, the Supreme Court which was of great value to us. A visit to the Congressional and then to the Shakesperean Library. After leaving the Monument we visited the Bureau oi Engraving and Printing. Here we saw money being made. I never saw so much ot it in all my lite! 'l'he Lincoln Memorial with its huge statue of Lincoln was on our list along with a tour of the F. B. I. Building. We visited the White House where we had our pictures taken on the beautiful lawn. We went to the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and watched the changing of the guards. One of the most beautiful features on our entire trip was viewing the home of our once beloved President. George Washington. Mount Vernon was very inspiring to all of us. On our way home we stopped oft at the Naval Academy at Annapolis. We arrived home very tired but still we had the memories in our hearts of those three most joyous days we spent in Washington, D. C. After reading this I am quite sure you won't want to miss the great opportunity of visiting Washington, D. C. with your classmates. lt means working hard throughout your high school career but believe me it is something you will always remember as long as you live. By Alida Voorhees