Federal Buildings & Founding Documents

The United States Capitol Building — Exterior

United States Capitol building with a clear blue sky.

The United States Capitol Building — Interior

Colorful diagram of the United States Capitol with labels of rooms and sections on a black background, showing the east front view, including interior layouts and the Capitol dome at the top.

The House of Representatives Chamber

Empty U.S. House of Representatives chambers with rows of wooden desks and leather chairs arranged in a semi-circle, American flag at the front, ornate decorations and blue carpet.
A U.S. Senate chamber with rows of wooden desks and chairs arranged in a semi-circle, a central podium with the speaker's desk, American flags, and decorative blue and gold walls.

The Senate Chamber

The United States Supreme Court building at dusk, with illuminated columns and classical architecture.

The Supreme Court Building

The Supreme Court Chamber

View of a formal government or courtroom setting with high red curtains, marble columns, a clock, and a wooden bench with chairs.

The U.S. Supreme Court Members

Bottom row, from left: Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts, Associate Justice Samuel Alito, and Associate Justice Elena Kagan.

Top row, from left: Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Group of ten diverse judges in black robes, some seated and some standing, posing for a photo in front of a red curtain.
Aerial view of the U.S. Capitol complex, showing Capitol Hill and surrounding buildings including the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and various office buildings, with streets, trees, and water bodies in the area.

Map of U.S. Capitol Grounds

The White House — The north (top) and south (bottom) sides of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Two images of the White House, the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, with well-maintained gardens and fountains in front.

The Oval Office (Where the President Signs Bills and Works)

The Oval Office with a wooden desk, chairs, framed portraits, flags, and the presidential seal on the blue carpet.
Cross-sectional diagram of the White House interior and exterior, showcasing different rooms and areas on basement, ground, first, and second floors, with labels for rooms such as the Oval Office, Situation Room, Blue Room, East Room, Oval Office, and exterior spaces like Rose Garden and Jacqueline Kennedy Garden.

The White House — Interior

The Declaration of Independence

A historical document titled 'The Declaration of Independence' written in cursive handwriting on old paper, originating from the United States.

The United States Constitution (First Page)

The United States Declaration of Independence, starting with 'We the People' at the top.
Historical document titled "Constitution of the United States" with faded and slightly stained text.

The Bill of Rights