U.S. Capitol Historical Society Freedom Award to Architect of U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society presented their 2018 Freedom Award to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol. Recently retired… read more
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society presented their 2018 Freedom Award to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol. Recently retired Architect Stephen Ayers, who served from 2010 until November 2018, delivered remarks at the ceremony and his official portrait was unveiled. close
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