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    English: The western front of the United States Capitol. The Capitol serves as the seat of government for the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located in Washington, D.C., on top of Capitol Hill at the east end of the National Mall. The building is marked by its central dome above a rotunda and two wings. It is an exemplar of the Neoclassical architecture style.
    Español: La fachada oeste del Capitolio de los Estados Unidos. El Capitolio es la sede del gobierno del Congreso de los Estados Unidos, el depositario del poder legislativo del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Se encuentra en Washington, D.C., en la cima de la colina del Capitolio, este del National Mall. El edificio destaca por su cúpula, rotonda, y dos cámaras.
    Français : Façade ouest du Capitole des États-Unis d'Amérique. Le capitole abrite le congrès, la branche législative du gouvernement fédéral des États-Unis. Il se situe à washington D.C., sur le sommet de Capitol Hill et à l'est du National Mall. Le bâtiment possède une coupole surplombant une rotonde et encadrée de deux ailes. C'est un exemple d'architecture néoclassique américaine.
    Date 3 April 2007 (original upload date)
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    • 2007-04-07 19:30 Noclip 7168×3072×8 (10391947 bytes) restitch
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    East side of the United States Capitol Building, which houses the legislative branch.

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    United States Capitol

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    3 April 2007

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    current03:56, 24 April 2025Thumbnail for version as of 03:56, 24 April 20257,168 × 3,072 (9.91 MB)JayCubbyReverted to version as of 17:39, 21 August 2007 (UTC) user:Юкатан undiscussed change to featured picture?
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    17:39, 21 August 2007Thumbnail for version as of 17:39, 21 August 20077,168 × 3,072 (9.91 MB)Responsible?{{Information |Description=The western (front) side of the United States Capitol. The U.S. Capitol serves as the location for Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located in Washington, D.C., on top of Capitol Hill at the

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