United States House of Representatives: History, Art, & Archives
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Discover the rich heritage of “the People's House” and its central role in U.S. history since 1789. Explore its unique story and the men and women who have shaped it. Browse its collections. Access historical data and other research resources.

Whereas: Stories from the People’s House

November 26, 2024

Giving Thanks for the Institution

In this final post commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the House’s oral history program, four former staff members, whose collective service covered more than 150 years, described their impressions of the institution and offered advice to a new generation of employees. Themes of gratitude, inspiration, and service emerge in this collection of interviews.
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House Collection

How the House Works Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of How the House Works, an exhibition in the Cannon House Office Building Basement Rotunda. Historic artifacts and documents illuminate the surprisingly diverse work that keeps the House of Representatives running.
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About The Offices

This site is a collaborative project between the Office of the Historian and the Clerk of the House's Office of Art and Archives. The offices preserve, collect, and interpret the heritage of the U.S. House, serving as the institution’s memory and a resource for Members, staff, and the general public.

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Historical Highlight

Representative Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., of New York November 29, 1908

Representative Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., of New York

A Brief Saturday Session November 30, 1867

A Brief Saturday Session

Featured Collection Object

Featured Oral History

The Long Struggle for Representation: Oral Histories of African Americans in Congress

The Long Struggle for Representation: Oral Histories of African Americans in Congress

Featured Records

Letter Supporting the Fair Labor Standards Act

Letter Supporting the Fair Labor Standards Act

Andrew Johnson Impeachment Vote in the House

Andrew Johnson Impeachment Vote in the House

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