The Most Recognizable Building in America
The United States Capitol is a building in which countless historical decisions were made.
From
The Most Recognizable Building in America
Clip: Episode 1 | 2m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
The United States Capitol is a building in which countless historical decisions were made.
Completed in 1800, the United States Capitol is perhaps the most recognizable building in America — it is a building in which countless historical decisions have been made.
From
Funding Provided by: General Motors Corporation; the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; PBS; Ameritech
The Most Recognizable Building in America
Clip: Episode 1 | 2m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Completed in 1800, the United States Capitol is perhaps the most recognizable building in America — it is a building in which countless historical decisions have been made.
From
How to Watch The Congress
The Congress is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Buy Now
Related to This Clip
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Video has Closed Captions
The amendment transferred the election of senators from state legislators to the people. (2m 34s)
Introduction to "The Congress": The Engine of Democracy
Video has Closed Captions
The United States Congress is known as “the engine of democracy.” (4m 45s)
Importance of the First Congress
Video has Closed Captions
David Broder talks about the importance of the first congress. (38s)
The Real Reason Members Vote For or Against Legislation
Video has Closed Captions
David McCullough talks about the real reason members vote for or against legislation. (30s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Funding Provided by: General Motors Corporation; the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; PBS; Ameritech