Whereas: Stories from the People’s House
Whether weighing in on the 1875 Civil Rights Bill or advocating Title IX of the 1972 Higher Education Act, Members of the House have been champions of American education.
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Edition for Educators
This month’s Edition for Educators highlights trivia spanning the history of the House of Representatives, spotlighting a few unique firsts, records, and watershed moments. Who was the first known Representative to be elected by a write-in vote? What is on Charles Schulz’s Congressional Gold Medal? And how long would “Uncle Joe” cook a ham hock for his bean soup? All of this trivia and more can be found on the History, Art & Archives website.
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Edition for Educators
With schools closed amid the pandemic, the Offices of History, Art & Archives have put together lesson plans and resources to help everyone continue to learn about history of the House of Representatives and what role it plays in America’s unique system of government.
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Edition for Educators
Learn about the efforts and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans in Congress for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Women & Minorities on the Hill, Edition for Educators
Five Most Recent Blog Posts
Edition for Educators – Voting Rights and the House
“Here will I hold my stand”: James Tallmadge Jr. and the Fight to Stop the Spread of Slavery
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Members of Congress, Legislation
Northwest from the Capitol
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Capitol Campus, Artifacts
Edition for Educators—First Federal Congress
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Edition for Educators, Pre-Federal Congresses
A Marvel among Swindles: The Louisiana State Lottery Company and the Post Office Department
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Committees, Records & Research