Essay about The US Capitol Building

Following the many policies and taxes being passed in the new world came the American Revolution. It’s by far the sole most important war victory America has ever had. It marked not only freedom and independence from Britain, but it also was a victory for mankind and the age of new thoughts, ideals, and practices. The revolution also established a political structure for America that is still effective today. Great Britain outmatched America both militarily and financially but a combination of events happening in America’s favor precipitated one of the greatest victories in world history.

The most stunning monument in our capital is the Washington Monument. At 555 feet high, it is the tallest such monument in the world. It is an obelisk by shape, yet not a true obelisk because it is not carved out of a single stone. The monument was built at intervals between 1848 and 1885. It memorializes George Washington's achievements and his devotion to principles and to his country.

On August 24, 1814 - British troops land in Maryland and attack Washington D.C. It is captured. The burn the White House and Capital Building. Next day a tornado hits D.C. British leave Washington because the spot isn't strategic, the move and attack Baltimore;

The First Continental Congress made its mark in history on September 5,1774 in Philadelphia’s Carpenters Hall. According to the u-s-history.com website, “The idea of such a meeting was advanced a year earlier by Benjamin Franklin, but

The War of 1812 threatened to destroy the young nation's pride. Washington had been burned to the ground, the Hartford

The Eshelman Building was built in 1872 in Clarence New York. It is currently located in its same position as 150 years ago where what is currently called the four corners. The builders of this piece of history are John and Jacob Eshelman and after that point their nephew, Andrew Eshelman took over. The building is 3 stories and each one had its own purpose. The first floor was the store and they sold clothing to hardware. The second floor was a 3,000 square floor apartment, or bed and breakfast where some political figures stayed during elections. There was an interior fire in the 1900s but luckily the beautiful exterior stayed intact for all of us to see today. The third floor was used as a stage for theater and entertainment and was

c. After American naval successes on Lake Erie under Admiral Oliver H. Perry and then on Lake Champlain, a British force invaded the Chesapeake region and burned the new capital of Washington to the ground in August 1814. They then were beaten off

The US tried to first invade Canada but failed horribly what Jefferson predicted to be “a mere matter of marching” because Congresses to inadequately fund the nation’s tiny, ill-prepared military wasn’t ready for the Canadians and Indians to fight back. It didn’t help that some states withheld their militia making this invasion even harder to execute and ended with the US promptly retreating and surrendering. Not only that, but The British then marched into Washington, which American officials had hastily abandoned, leaving behind a ton of priceless paraphernalia the capital. British troops devoured the victuals and wine before burning the White House, Congress and other buildings so badly the US later decided it would just be easier to relocate and rebuild rather than fix the old buildings. But none of this was more disrespectful than the River Raisin fight. During this battle, the Americans succeeded in dislodging a British encampment by the river. But a few days later, the British and their Indian allies launched a devastating counterattack leaving only a few dozen who escaped killing or capture this one battle accounted for 15 percent of all American combat deaths in the entire conflict and led the US to hate Indians even more. Some after effects of this was many lost lifes, the beleaguered U.S. government defaulted on the national debt and the political climate during the War of 1812 grew so ugly that New Englanders flirted with secession and almost everyone became disenchanted with government. In the long run, the war was so ill conceived and ineptly run that the government wanted to forget the whole embarrassment almost from the moment it ended and an annual event in the Connecticut town of Essex called “Loser’s Day Parade” marks the British raid and burning of its harbor. Don’t get me wrong the war wasn’t all bad. It was full of

The War of 1812, the United States took on Great Britain who had the greatest naval power in the world. The causes of

The Second Continental Congress’s first item of business was reading the documents regarding the capture of forts Ticonderoga, Crown Point, and St. Johns. Capturing these forts added to the colonies’

The War of 1812 had many tremendous battles that featured the newly formed American Army verse the well-established British forces. The Americans were forced to declare war of the British because the British refused to stop interfering with American trade, impressment of American sailor, and support for Indian attacks on new American settlements. The United States had to quickly The Battle of Baltimore was the most significant battle in the War of 1812 because it drove back the British Navy into the Atlantic Ocean, gave America hope after the White House was burned, and gave Francis Scott Key the inspiration to write the poem that would be turned into the national anthem of the country.

although this plan work for the northern states the southern states wouldn't agreed with hamilton's plan because they said that since the nation's capitol was in new york the the northern states would have more influence over the government. Hamilton, jefferson, and madison meet and all came to an agreement to move the capitol to philadelphia to get the southern states to

There are a total of forty-three rooms in the entire structure: thirty three are in the house itself (cellar, twelve; first floor, eleven; second floor, six; third floor four); four in the pavilions; and six under the South Terrace. The stable and carriage bays under the North Terrace are not included in these totals. The first design of the Monticello had fourteen rooms total (cellar, six; first floor, five; second floor, three). The overall dimensions of the building are 110’ long, 87’ 9" wide (to outer faces of porticoes), 44’ 7" high (to oculus of dome). The heights of the different rooms vary, but as examples, the North Octagonal Room is 9’ 10" Vs the Entrance Hall which is 18’ 6". There are thirteen skylights (oculus plus twelve.) The oculus was used in Greek architecture not only for light but for religious ceremonies and a monitor of the sun. The entire house is about 11,000 square feet. However this is including all the modern additions. Only one-third of the window glass remains.

Some of the important clients that participated in the Preparation and construction of the “Freedom Tower” include multiple Engineering firms, architects, construction mangers, and numerous Cad Technicians for modeling. All major clients are portrayed in Figure 2- Table of Major Clients.

Welcome to Philosophical Hall and Library Hall! Right now we are in Independence Square, which when these buildings were built it was called State House Square. On one side of the street is Philosophical Hall at 104 South Fifth Street, and on the other side is Library Hall, 105 South Fifth Street. Let me start with reminding you to keep your questions until the end. I hope you enjoy!