Library of Congress

Name: Library of Congress
Address: 10 1st Street Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, 20540, United States

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Watch Tim Schmig explain the Christian Heritage found in the Library of Congress:

Many interesting artifacts, including the Gutenberg Bible:

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Supreme Court

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0.13 miles

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From Wikipedia: Moses appears eight times in carvings that ring the Supreme Court Great Hall ceiling. His face is presented along with other ancient figures such as Solomon, the Greek god Zeus, and the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva. The Supreme Court Building’s east pediment depicts Moses holding two tablets. Tablets representing the Ten Commandments can be found carved in the oak courtroom doors, on Read more...

Embarkation of the Pilgrims, US Capitol

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Watch Tim Schmig explain the Rotunda: From Wikipedia: The Pilgrims appear on the deck of the ship Speedwell as they depart Delfshaven in South Holland on July 22, 1620. William Brewster, holding the Bible, and pastor John Robinson lead Governor Carver, William Bradford, Miles Standish, and their families in prayer. The rainbow, at the left side of the painting, symbolizes hope and divine protection.[14] Photo from the Our Christian Heritage Collection Related Read more...

Union Station, Washington DC

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Watch Tim Schmig share from Union Station In addition to the Liberty Bell (inscribed with the Mosaic declaration of the Year of Jubilee), you’ll see Scripture carved into Union Station: The desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose Thou hast put all thing under his feet The truth shall make you free Related Read more...

Foundry Church (1845 location)

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The Foundry United Methodist Church is one of the most historically significant Methodist congregations in the nation’s capital, known not only for its long-standing ministry but also for its association with James K. Polk. During his presidency from 1845 to 1849, Polk regularly attended this church, making it an important landmark in both religious and political history. The origins of Read more...

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Laus Deo, Washington Monument

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From the National Park System: 470 feet above the ground, the builders began angling buttresses inward to support the 300-ton marble pyramidion at the top of the monument. Supported by the buttresses, the angled walls of the pyramidion, anchored by mortice and tenon joints, climbed inward beginning at 500 feet above ground. On a breezy December 6, 1884, Lt. Col. Read more...