Visit to the Supreme Court
Thu. March 25, 2010
Amelia visits Sonia Sotomayor and all those other guys.
Just in case we need a, "Back when she first visited at 11. . ." photo.
As you enter the court, there are lamp posts made of brass. For some reason they have turtles as feet. Kinda cool.
Supreme Court from the Capitol Steps.
And that's it. Sorry folks, no photos inside the chambers. Oddest thing we learned today: There is a basketball court above the chambers. Rule number 1: no basketball during oral arguments.
Vist to the Capitol Building
Wed. March 24, 2010
Media lectern just outside the House side of the Capitol. "Ms. Proudfoot is conferring with close friends and advisors about 2036. Her greatest desire is to serve our country. Though she is not actively considering a run, she is open to how she might best serve her fellow Americans."
Not a great photo but thought this was a cool detail in a Capitol building hallway. Everything is detailed.
Amelia the sponge.
Portrait in the rotunda.
Another portrait in the rotunda.
Part of the artwork that encircles the rotunda just below the windows. There are many scenes of historic moments in American history.
Part of the artwork that encircles the rotunda just below the windows. That's Washington.
Top of the dome of the rotunda. That's George Washington surrounded by 13 muses.
The Statue of Freedom faces East over the front of the Capitol. Most popular photos of the Capitol are of the back of the Capitol. It faces East to greet the rising sun every morning.
Ronald Reagan moved the Inauguration to the back of the capitol to allow for a larger stage. It has been there ever since. The inauguration was set at 11 AM on Jan. 20 so that the Statue of Freedom is facing a rising sun as the President takes the oath of office.
Beautiful spring day.
You've got my vote, Amelia! Maya may need some canvassing...
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