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hreflang="en" title="Congressman Mike Johnson Elected Speaker of the House"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-10/Speaker%20Mike%20Johnson%20Sworn%20In.png?itok=RHkNiOAe" width="100" height="75" alt="Speaker Mike Johnson stands in front of the American flag at the Speaker's dais as he is sworn in as Speaker." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Congressman Mike Johnson Elected Speaker of the House</span></a> Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) is elected Speaker of the House. <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2023-10-25T13:46:27-04:00">(October 25, 2023)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2023-02-09T17:34:51-05:00">2023</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2023-2-9-president-joe-biden-delivers-2023-state-of-the-union-address" hreflang="en" title="President Joe Biden Delivers 2023 State of the Union Address"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-02/SOTU_23_Photo%201A-edit.jpg?itok=b7TxTU9q" width="100" height="75" alt="2023 State of the Union" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">President Joe Biden Delivers 2023 State of the Union Address</span></a> President Joe Biden spoke before a joint session of Congress <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2023-02-09T17:34:51-05:00">(February 9, 2023)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2023-01-09T12:18:07-05:00">2023</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2023-1-9-118th-congress-begins" hreflang="en" title="118th Congress Begins"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023-01/Kevin%20McCarthy_Speaker%20of%20the%20House.jpg?itok=Awmoogy0" width="100" height="75" alt="118th Congress Begins" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">118th Congress Begins</span></a> Members were sworn into office on January 7, 2023 <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2023-01-09T12:18:07-05:00">(January 9, 2023)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2022-12-08T15:23:19-05:00">2022</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2022-12-8-congressional-gold-medal-ceremony" hreflang="en" title="Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-12/2022-12-06_IKE_1145-resized.jpg?itok=ZwUYUaxn" width="100" height="75" alt="Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony</span></a> U.S. Capitol and Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Are Honored <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2022-12-08T15:23:19-05:00">(December 8, 2022)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2022-12-01T11:30:10-05:00">2022</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2022-12-1-capitol-christmas-tree-lit-for-2022" hreflang="en" title="Capitol Christmas Tree Lit for 2022 "> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-12/2022-11-29_mbo_0115-3-resized.jpg?itok=qEnZqR3N" width="100" height="75" alt="Capitol Christmas Tree Lit" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Capitol Christmas Tree Lit for 2022 </span></a> 78-Foot Red Spruce Lights Up the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2022-12-01T11:30:10-05:00">(December 1, 2022)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2022-11-21T10:40:21-05:00">2022</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2022-11-21-78-foot-tall-capitol-christmas-tree-arrives-in-d-c-from-north-carolina" hreflang="en" title="78-Foot-Tall Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in D.C. from North Carolina"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-11/2022%20Christmas%20Tree%20Arrival.png?itok=a8emFq5o" width="100" height="75" alt="2022 ‘People’s Tree Arrives" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">78-Foot-Tall Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in D.C. from North Carolina</span></a> Tree Hails From North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2022-11-21T10:40:21-05:00">(November 21, 2022)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2022-07-19T17:01:44-04:00">2022</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2022-7-19-woody-williams-honored-at-u-s-capitol" hreflang="en" title="Woody Williams Honored at U.S. Capitol"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-07/2022-07-14_knb_0347.jpg?itok=6rpl0xaw" width="100" height="67" alt="Woody Williams Honored at U.S. Capitol" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Woody Williams Honored at U.S. Capitol</span></a> Williams, the last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient, lay in honor on July 14. <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2022-07-19T17:01:44-04:00">(July 19, 2022)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2022-05-17T15:23:40-04:00">2022</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2022-5-17-kyriakos-mitsotakis-addresses-joint-meeting" hreflang="en" title="Kyriakos Mitsotakis Addresses Joint Meeting"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-05/2022-05-17_knb_1207.jpg?itok=uvk_cgx-" width="100" height="67" alt="Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis " /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Kyriakos Mitsotakis Addresses Joint Meeting</span></a> Greek Prime Minister Delivers Speech to Congress <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2022-05-17T15:23:40-04:00">(May 17, 2022)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2022-03-29T16:13:15-04:00">2022</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2022-3-29-rep-don-young-honored-at-capitol" hreflang="en" title="Rep. Don Young Honored at Capitol"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-03/2022-03-29_IKE_0934.jpg?itok=bkdWCT1z" width="100" height="67" alt="Rep. Don Young Lying in State Ceremony" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Rep. Don Young Honored at Capitol</span></a> Alaska's at-large Representative died on March 18, 2022. <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2022-03-29T16:13:15-04:00">(March 29, 2022)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2022-03-02T11:01:16-05:00">2022</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2022-3-2-president-joe-biden-delivers-2022-state-of-the-union-address" hreflang="en" title="President Joe Biden Delivers 2022 State of the Union Address"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-03/2022-03-01_IKE_1845.jpg?itok=34mw-OVW" width="100" height="67" alt="President Joe Biden speaking at the State of the Union 2022." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">President Joe Biden Delivers 2022 State of the Union Address</span></a> President Joe Biden spoke before a joint session of Congress. <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2022-03-02T11:01:16-05:00">(March 2, 2022)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2022-01-12T16:40:37-05:00">2022</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2022-1-12-former-senate-majority-leader-harry-reid-honored-at-capitol" hreflang="en" title="Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Honored at Capitol"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-01/011222-RP1-1185.jpg?itok=BT2aQczA" width="100" height="67" alt="Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid lay in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Honored at Capitol</span></a> The longtime Democratic leader died on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2022-01-12T16:40:37-05:00">(January 12, 2022)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2021-12-09T17:07:18-05:00">2021</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2021-12-9-former-senator-robert-dole-honored-at-capitol" hreflang="en" title="Former Senator Robert Dole Honored at Capitol"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2021-12-09_sm_1013.jpg?itok=BGv510dw" width="100" height="67" alt="Former Senator Robert Dole Honored at Capitol" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Former Senator Robert Dole Honored at Capitol</span></a> The longtime Republican leader died on Sunday, December 5, 2021 <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2021-12-09T17:07:18-05:00">(December 9, 2021)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2021-12-03T09:47:26-05:00">2021</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2021-12-3-capitol-christmas-tree-lit-for-2021" hreflang="en" title="Capitol Christmas Tree Lit for 2021"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2021-12-01_sm_1115.jpg?itok=dxqRwmzM" width="100" height="67" alt="The 84-foot-tall white fir will light up the Capitol every night through Christmas. " /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Capitol Christmas Tree Lit for 2021</span></a> 84-foot-tall white fir lights up the West Front Lawn <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2021-12-03T09:47:26-05:00">(December 3, 2021)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2021-11-19T15:46:13-05:00">2021</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2021-11-19-84-foot-tall-capitol-christmas-tree-arrives-in-d-c-from-california" hreflang="en" title="84-foot-tall Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in D.C. From California"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2021-11-19_lh_0268.jpg?itok=t5LzLjfY" width="100" height="67" alt="The tree traveled thousands of miles from the Six Rivers National Forest in California to Washington" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">84-foot-tall Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in D.C. From California</span></a> Tree Hails From Forest Impacted by Wildfires <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2021-11-19T15:46:13-05:00">(November 19, 2021)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2021-04-29T10:44:59-04:00">2021</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2021-4-29-president-biden-addresses-congress" hreflang="en" title="President Biden Addresses Congress"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2021-04-28_fcm_1333.jpg?itok=3Q_vZJcl" width="100" height="67" alt="President Joe Biden flanked by Vice President Harris and Speaker Pelosi" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">President Biden Addresses Congress</span></a> President Joe Biden delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2021-04-29T10:44:59-04:00">(April 29, 2021)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2021-01-05T13:30:24-05:00">2021</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2021-1-5-members-of-the-117th-congress-sworn-in" hreflang="en" title="Members of the 117th Congress Sworn In "> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2021-01-03_EC1_0234.jpg?itok=ymz-_7yp" width="100" height="67" alt="Speaker Nancy Pelosi was voted in for another two years as Speaker of the House. " /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Members of the 117th Congress Sworn In </span></a> Members were sworn into office on January 3, 2021 <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2021-01-05T13:30:24-05:00">(January 5, 2021)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2020-12-07T11:15:38-05:00">2020</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2020-12-7-you-can-now-shop-the-house-gift-shop-online" hreflang="en" title="You Can Now Shop the House Gift Shop Online"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/House%20Sale%20Splash.jpg?itok=xdUYkCWT" width="100" height="75" alt="You Can Now Shop the House Gift Shop Online" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">You Can Now Shop the House Gift Shop Online</span></a> Shop at the People’s House <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2020-12-07T11:15:38-05:00">(December 7, 2020)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2020-12-03T10:15:44-05:00">2020</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2020-12-3-capitol-christmas-tree-lit-for-first-time-this-season" hreflang="en" title="Capitol Christmas Tree Lit for First Time this Season"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2020-12-02_pnn_0161.jpg?itok=czrxMXha" width="100" height="67" alt="Photo of the Capitol Christmas Tree lit up at night in front of the United States Capitol." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Capitol Christmas Tree Lit for First Time this Season</span></a> 55-foot-tall Engelmann spruce lights up the West Front Lawn <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2020-12-03T10:15:44-05:00">(December 3, 2020)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2020-11-20T14:10:37-05:00">2020</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2020-11-20-55-foot-tall-capitol-christmas-tree-arrives-in-d-c-from-colorado" hreflang="en" title="55-foot-tall Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in D.C. from Colorado"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2020-11-20_knb_0336.jpg?itok=CVTX2VaS" width="67" height="100" alt="The “People’s Tree” arrived on Capitol Hill on Friday, November 20." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">55-foot-tall Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in D.C. from Colorado</span></a> Tree Now Stands on the West Front Lawn of the Capitol <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2020-11-20T14:10:37-05:00">(November 20, 2020)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2020-09-25T16:00:35-04:00">2020</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2020-9-25-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-honored-at-capitol" hreflang="en" title="Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Honored at Capitol "> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2020-09-25_IKE_0894.jpg?itok=KLDcWlnd" width="100" height="75" alt="Justice Ginsburg was the first Jewish woman and the second woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Honored at Capitol </span></a> Justice Ginsburg was the first Jewish woman and the second woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2020-09-25T16:00:35-04:00">(September 25, 2020)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2020-07-27T19:51:14-04:00">2020</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2020-7-27-rep-john-lewis-honored-at-capitol" hreflang="en" title="Rep. John Lewis Honored at Capitol"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2020-07-27_KNB_1077.jpg?itok=9pyp2i-B" width="100" height="67" alt="Rep. Lewis casket was placed on the same catafalque that held President Abraham Lincoln’s casket." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Rep. John Lewis Honored at Capitol</span></a> The East Plaza will be open from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. on July 27 and 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. on July 28 for the public to pay their respects <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2020-07-27T19:51:14-04:00">(July 27, 2020)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2020-03-10T12:02:27-04:00">2020</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2020-3-10-coronavirus-information-and-faqs" hreflang="en" title="Coronavirus Information And FAQs"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/coronavirus-covid.jpg?itok=c4u2shD-" width="100" height="56" alt="coronavirus" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Coronavirus Information And FAQs</span></a> 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2020-03-10T12:02:27-04:00">(March 10, 2020)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2020-02-05T13:11:09-05:00">2020</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2020-2-5-president-donald-trump-delivers-his-third-state-of-the-union-address" hreflang="en" title="President Donald Trump delivers his third State of the Union Address"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2020-02-04_lh_3329.jpg?itok=POVh2k-i" width="100" height="67" alt=" In his speech, President Trump discussed a variety of topics, such as the economy and healthcare." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">President Donald Trump delivers his third State of the Union Address</span></a> The President discussed the economy, healthcare, and other topics <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2020-02-05T13:11:09-05:00">(February 5, 2020)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2020-01-16T09:55:48-05:00">2020</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2020-1-16-former-nfl-player-steve-gleason-receives-congressional-gold-medal" hreflang="en" title="Former NFL Player Steve Gleason Receives Congressional Gold Medal "> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2020-01-15_ec_0421.jpg?itok=zn-rVwhH" width="100" height="67" alt="Steve Gleason, former NFL player and ALS advocate, addressed guests in Statuary Hall." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Former NFL Player Steve Gleason Receives Congressional Gold Medal </span></a> Steve Gleason's foundation has raised $10 million for people living with ALS <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2020-01-16T09:55:48-05:00">(January 16, 2020)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-12-05T14:10:53-05:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-12-5-lighting-the-people-s-tree" hreflang="en" title=" Lighting the 'People's Tree'"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2019-12-04_fcm_1260.jpg?itok=cNuiJBX8" width="100" height="67" alt="Fourth-grader Asher Dean was chosen as this year’s official tree lighter for his winning essay." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title"> Lighting the 'People's Tree'</span></a> 60-foot-tall blue spruce lights up the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-12-05T14:10:53-05:00">(December 5, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-11-26T10:08:39-05:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-11-26-60-foot-tall-capitol-christmas-tree-arrives-in-d-c-from-new-mexico" hreflang="en" title="60-foot-tall Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in D.C. from New Mexico"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2019-11-25_IKE_0175_email.jpg?itok=CE5QkVlC" width="100" height="67" alt="The tree traveled more than 2,000 miles from the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">60-foot-tall Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in D.C. from New Mexico</span></a> Tree Lighting Scheduled for December 4 <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-11-26T10:08:39-05:00">(November 26, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-10-24T16:33:32-04:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-10-24-rep-elijah-cummings-honored-at-capitol" hreflang="en" title="Rep. Elijah Cummings Honored at Capitol"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2019-10-24_knb_1424.jpg?itok=AQrMBXSV" width="67" height="100" alt="Rep. Cumming’s casket was placed on the same catafalque that held President Abraham Lincoln’s casket" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Rep. Elijah Cummings Honored at Capitol</span></a> The Capitol Rotunda will be open from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, for the public to pay their respects <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-10-24T16:33:32-04:00">(October 24, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-09-19T10:26:22-04:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-9-19-dedication-of-ponca-chief-standing-bear-of-nebraska" hreflang="en" title="Dedication of Ponca Chief Standing Bear of Nebraska"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2019-09-18_fcm_0461-2.jpg?itok=Q4JO5l6q" width="80" height="100" alt="Chief Standing Bear was a Native American civil rights activist." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Dedication of Ponca Chief Standing Bear of Nebraska</span></a> Members of Congress, guests honor Native American civil rights leader <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-09-19T10:26:22-04:00">(September 19, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-09-10T15:41:04-04:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-9-10-commemorating-the-400th-anniversary-of-the-first-recorded-forced-arrival-of-enslaved-african-people-to-the-united-states" hreflang="en" title="Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the First-Recorded Forced Arrival of Enslaved African People to the United States"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2019-09-10_fcm_0062.jpg?itok=Al6GY5vL" width="100" height="67" alt="The event opened with traditional African drummers and dancers. Photo by Franmarie Metzler." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the First-Recorded Forced Arrival of Enslaved African People to the United States</span></a> Members of Congress, guests gather to remember first enslaved Africans <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-09-10T15:41:04-04:00">(September 10, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-06-28T09:04:28-04:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-6-28-a-capitol-fourth-celebration" hreflang="en" title="A Capitol Fourth Celebration"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2011-07-04_ec_0007.jpg?itok=ujltQz4e" width="67" height="100" alt="Fireworks over the National Mall on July 4, 2011. Photo by Eric Connolly." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">A Capitol Fourth Celebration</span></a> The free annual concert is in its 39th year <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-06-28T09:04:28-04:00">(June 28, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-05-17T14:20:02-04:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-5-17-peace-officers-honored" hreflang="en" title="Peace Officers Honored"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2019-05-15_ISH_800x600.jpg?itok=GZuttd_j" width="100" height="75" alt="Guests gathered on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol to mark Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Peace Officers Honored</span></a> President Trump and Members of Congress honor deceased law enforcement officers <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-05-17T14:20:02-04:00">(May 17, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-04-29T17:25:46-04:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-4-29-holocaust-remembrance-day-at-the-capitol" hreflang="en" title="Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Capitol"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2019-04-29_800x600.jpg?itok=GwQH3LXB" width="100" height="75" alt="Holocaust survivors, World War II veterans, and distinguished guests gathered in Emancipation Hall." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Capitol</span></a> Survivors and veterans gather to remember Holocaust victims <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-04-29T17:25:46-04:00">(April 29, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-04-04T10:33:23-04:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-4-4-jens-stoltenberg-addresses-joint-meeting" hreflang="en" title="Jens Stoltenberg Addresses Joint Meeting"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2019-04-03_fcm_0709.jpg?itok=MoUa0XBJ" width="100" height="71" alt="NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg greets Nancy Pelosi and Mike Pence." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Jens Stoltenberg Addresses Joint Meeting</span></a> NATO Secretary General Delivers Speech to Congress <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-04-04T10:33:23-04:00">(April 4, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-03-15T08:52:58-04:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-3-15-celebrating-40-years-of-the-house-recording-studio" hreflang="en" title="Celebrating 40 years of the House Recording Studio"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/new%20control%20panel_knb.jpg?itok=E3vFbWRB" width="100" height="67" alt="A House Recording Studio employee prepares for a Member's video shoot in the recording studio." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Celebrating 40 years of the House Recording Studio</span></a> March 19, 1979, was the first time a full House session was televised live <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-03-15T08:52:58-04:00">(March 15, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-02-11T08:49:20-05:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-2-11-remembering-rep-john-dingell" hreflang="en" title="Remembering Rep. John Dingell"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/1962-01-03_jdingelljr_0001.jpg?itok=FDLVuWVP" width="100" height="100" alt="Elected in 1955, Dingell represented Michigan's 12th district for 59 years." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Remembering Rep. John Dingell</span></a> Rep. John Dingell Jr. was the longest serving Congressperson in U.S. history <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-02-11T08:49:20-05:00">(February 11, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-02-06T10:13:01-05:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-2-6-state-of-the-union-2019" hreflang="en" title="State of the Union 2019"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/SOTU4-knb.jpg?itok=zRtz2mXa" width="67" height="100" alt="President Donald Trump flanked by Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker Nancy Pelosi" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">State of the Union 2019</span></a> President Donald Trump delivers his second State of the Union Address <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-02-06T10:13:01-05:00">(February 6, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-01-29T15:02:13-05:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-1-29-state-of-the-union-2019" hreflang="en" title="State of the Union Preview 2019"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/SOTU%20preview%20-%20cover.jpg?itok=YTu5YRUq" width="100" height="75" alt="President Donald Trump speaking to Congress at a previous State of the Union address." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">State of the Union Preview 2019</span></a> President Trump will deliver address on February 5 <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-01-29T15:02:13-05:00">(January 29, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2019-01-04T12:12:53-05:00">2019</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2019-1-4-116th-congress-begins" hreflang="en" title="116th Congress Begins"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2019-01-03_pnn_0276.jpg?itok=KVTvHOKC" width="100" height="67" alt="Outgoing Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy passes the Speaker's gavel to incoming Speaker Nancy Pelosi." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">116th Congress Begins</span></a> Members of the 116th Congress sworn into office <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2019-01-04T12:12:53-05:00">(January 4, 2019)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2018-12-06T17:46:18-05:00">2018</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2018-12-6-lighting-the-people-s-tree" hreflang="en" title="Lighting the 'People's Tree'"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/LPT%20-%20Cover.jpg?itok=3YP0AsGs" width="100" height="75" alt="Speaker Ryan and Oregon fourth grader Bridgette Harrington light the Capitol Christmas Tree." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Lighting the 'People's Tree'</span></a> 80-foot-tall noble fir lights up the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2018-12-06T17:46:18-05:00">(December 6, 2018)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2018-12-02T11:05:16-05:00">2018</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2018-12-2-former-president-george-h-w-bush-to-lie-in-state" hreflang="en" title="Honoring Former President George H.W. Bush"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2018-12-03_knb_0338.jpg?itok=biGar1_6" width="100" height="67" alt="The late President George H.W. Bush arrives at the U.S. Capitol" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Honoring Former President George H.W. Bush</span></a> The Capitol Rotunda will be open until 7 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, for the public to pay their respects. <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2018-12-02T11:05:16-05:00">(December 2, 2018)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2018-11-29T17:26:34-05:00">2018</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2018-11-29-the-people-s-tree-arrives" hreflang="en" title="The 'People's Tree' Arrives"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/CCT%20-%201.jpg?itok=OslNM6g2" width="100" height="67" alt="The 80-foot-tall noble fir hoisted into place by a crane on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">The 'People's Tree' Arrives</span></a> Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Scheduled for December 6 <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2018-11-29T17:26:34-05:00">(November 29, 2018)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2018-08-31T13:51:18-04:00">2018</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2018-8-31-honoring-senator-john-mccain" hreflang="en" title="Honoring Senator John McCain"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2018-08-31_ec_0272.jpg?itok=XXP0hi4u" width="100" height="67" alt="The casket of Senator John McCain lies in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Honoring Senator John McCain</span></a> Senator McCain Lies in State in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2018-08-31T13:51:18-04:00">(August 31, 2018)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2018-05-16T12:13:54-04:00">2018</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2018-5-16-peace-officers-honored" hreflang="en" title="Peace Officers Honored"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2018-05-15_ec_0217.jpg?itok=YC4uYC88" width="100" height="67" alt="President Trump addresses attendees during Peace Officers' Memorial Day event" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Peace Officers Honored</span></a> President Trump and Members of Congress honor fallen officers <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2018-05-16T12:13:54-04:00">(May 16, 2018)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2018-04-25T15:00:36-04:00">2018</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2018-4-25-emmanuel-macron-addresses-joint-meeting" hreflang="en" title="Emmanuel Macron Addresses Joint Meeting"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2018-04-25_knb_0347.jpg?itok=JL1tQs6b" width="100" height="67" alt="French President Macron flanked by Vice President Pence and Speaker Ryan" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Emmanuel Macron Addresses Joint Meeting</span></a> French President Delivers Speech to Congress <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2018-04-25T15:00:36-04:00">(April 25, 2018)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2018-04-19T17:24:35-04:00">2018</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2018-4-19-honoring-rep-slaughter" hreflang="en" title="Honoring Rep. Slaughter"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2018-04-18_ec_0403.jpg?itok=baUSSGxP" width="100" height="67" alt="Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Honoring Rep. Slaughter</span></a> Celebration of Life Ceremony for Representative Louise Slaughter <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2018-04-19T17:24:35-04:00">(April 19, 2018)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2018-03-22T14:08:48-04:00">2018</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2018-3-22-honoring-the-oss" hreflang="en" title="Honoring the OSS"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2018-03-21_knb_1261.jpg?itok=r5KmGK2K" width="100" height="67" alt="OSS with Congressional leaders" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Honoring the OSS</span></a> Congressional Gold Medal Honors the Office of Strategic Services <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2018-03-22T14:08:48-04:00">(March 22, 2018)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2018-02-27T17:25:47-05:00">2018</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2018-2-27-rev-billy-graham" hreflang="en" title="Reverend Billy Graham"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/rev-billy-graham-cover-2_0.jpg?itok=Dw5IqFdv" width="100" height="75" alt="Lying in State in the Capitol Rotunda" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Reverend Billy Graham</span></a> Reverend Billy Graham Lies in Honor in U.S. Capitol Rotunda <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2018-02-27T17:25:47-05:00">(February 27, 2018)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2018-01-31T17:01:54-05:00">2018</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2018-1-31-state-of-the-union-2018" hreflang="en" title="State of the Union 2018"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/SOTU%20-%20Trump%20Floor%20-%20FM.jpg?itok=UwaobK4O" width="77" height="100" alt="President Donald Trump enters the House Chamber" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">State of the Union 2018</span></a> President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union Address <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2018-01-31T17:01:54-05:00">(January 31, 2018)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2018-01-18T15:28:44-05:00">2018</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2018-1-18-bob-dole-honored" hreflang="en" title="Bob Dole Honored"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2018-01-17_EBG_0150.jpg?itok=74b3pAx7" width="100" height="67" alt="senator bob dole congressional gold medal" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Bob Dole Honored</span></a> Former Representative and Senator awarded Congressional Gold Medal <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2018-01-18T15:28:44-05:00">(January 18, 2018)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2017-12-08T10:33:13-05:00">2017</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2017-12-8-capitol-christmas-tree" hreflang="en" title="Capitol Christmas Tree"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/CCT-2017-5.jpg?itok=R5gfbgIC" width="100" height="67" alt="The Capitol Christmas Tree is installed on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. " /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Capitol Christmas Tree</span></a> 79-foot-tall Engelmann Spruce Shines Bright on the West Front Lawn of the Capitol <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2017-12-08T10:33:13-05:00">(December 8, 2017)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2017-11-28T14:21:42-05:00">2017</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2017-11-28-new-mobile-friendly-house-gov" hreflang="en" title="New, Mobile-Friendly House.gov"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-page-featured/House.gov_House.gov_.jpg?itok=MMBq6_Gv" width="100" height="75" alt="Mobile device showing House.gov" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">New, Mobile-Friendly House.gov</span></a> With a new technology upgrade to House.gov, the site is now more consistent and user-friendly. <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2017-11-28T14:21:42-05:00">(November 28, 2017)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2017-11-13T19:29:15-05:00">2017</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2017-11-13-honoring-our-pows-and-mia" hreflang="en" title="Honoring Our POWs and MIA"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/POW-MIA5-800x600.jpg?itok=vnjhfGee" width="100" height="75" alt="U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Honoring Our POWs and MIA</span></a> Congress Honors American prisoners of war and servicemembers missing in action <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2017-11-13T19:29:15-05:00">(November 13, 2017)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2017-11-13T18:46:55-05:00">2017</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2017-11-13-congressional-gold-medal-ceremony" hreflang="en" title="Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2017-10-25_knb_0082-800x600.jpg?itok=Cwe0C2wC" width="100" height="75" alt="A crowd of several hundred people gathered for the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony</span></a> Filipino Veterans of World War II are honored <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2017-11-13T18:46:55-05:00">(November 13, 2017)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2017-10-11T08:24:43-04:00">2017</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2017-10-11-rep-scalise-returns" hreflang="en" title="Rep. Scalise Returns"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/RepScaliseReturn-4-800x600.jpg?itok=Iz4DFl6x" width="100" height="75" alt="House Majority Whip Steve Scalise standing behind a podium on the House floor" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Rep. Scalise Returns</span></a> House Majority Whip returns to Congress <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2017-10-11T08:24:43-04:00">(October 11, 2017)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2017-09-08T10:11:13-04:00">2017</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2017-9-8-hurricane-aid" hreflang="en" title="Hurricane Aid"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/Hurricane-aid-2017_800x600_0.jpg?itok=eTrGnTkG" width="100" height="75" alt="House Members watch Paul Ryan sign the bipartisan aid bill" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Hurricane Aid</span></a> The House passes bipartisan aid bill <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2017-09-08T10:11:13-04:00">(September 8, 2017)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2017-06-14T06:56:04-04:00">2017</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2017-6-14-call-for-unity" hreflang="en" title="Call for Unity"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/speaker-ryan-800x600.jpg?itok=E3IP89xv" width="100" height="75" alt="House Speaker Paul Ryan called for unity" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Call for Unity</span></a> Speaker Ryan's remarks on the House Floor <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2017-06-14T06:56:04-04:00">(June 14, 2017)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2017-05-22T15:14:23-04:00">2017</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2017-5-22-peace-officers-honored" hreflang="en" title="Peace Officers Honored"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/peace-520x390.png?itok=cNHWSh9L" width="100" height="75" alt="Peace Officers Memorial Day at the U.S. Capitol" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Peace Officers Honored</span></a> President Trump joins Congress to honor fallen officers <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2017-05-22T15:14:23-04:00">(May 22, 2017)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2017-03-15T08:42:10-04:00">2017</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2017-3-15-honoring-leader-michel" hreflang="en" title="Honoring Leader Michel"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/FAS_0239-800x600.jpg?itok=80JgXhJo" width="100" height="75" alt="The Celebration of Life Ceremony for Leader Bob Michel" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Honoring Leader Michel</span></a> Celebration of Life Ceremony for Leader Bob Michel <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2017-03-15T08:42:10-04:00">(March 15, 2017)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2017-02-28T08:39:18-05:00">2017</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2017-2-28-president-addresses-joint-session" hreflang="en" title="President Addresses Joint Session"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/sotu-800x600.jpg?itok=0ETqTaQ8" width="100" height="75" alt="Image of the U.S. House" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">President Addresses Joint Session</span></a> President Trump delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2017-02-28T08:39:18-05:00">(February 28, 2017)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2017-01-18T08:34:29-05:00">2017</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2017-1-18-electoral-college-vote-count" hreflang="en" title="Electoral College Vote Count"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/ECCount1-800x600.jpg?itok=xWncIXnp" width="100" height="75" alt="Joint session of Congress for a final tally and certification of Electoral College for the next Pres" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Electoral College Vote Count</span></a> Joint Session of Congress Makes the Final Tally <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2017-01-18T08:34:29-05:00">(January 18, 2017)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-12-09T08:32:06-05:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-12-9-capitol-christmas-tree" hreflang="en" title="Capitol Christmas Tree"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/lighting-1-fcm-800x600.jpg?itok=ubEpodbW" width="100" height="75" alt="Speaker Paul Ryan stands with Boise fifth grader Isabella Gerard" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Capitol Christmas Tree</span></a> 80-foot-tall Engelmann Spruce Lights Up the West Front Lawn <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-12-09T08:32:06-05:00">(December 9, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-11-30T08:29:31-05:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-11-30-capitol-christmas-tree-arrives" hreflang="en" title="Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/CCT-5-pnn-800x600.jpg?itok=Imh5Hu1Z" width="100" height="75" alt="The 80-foot-tall Engelmann Spruce on the flatbed of a truck" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives</span></a> Lighting Ceremony Scheduled for December 6 <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-11-30T08:29:31-05:00">(November 30, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-11-29T08:19:37-05:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-11-29-new-members-sworn-in" hreflang="en" title="New Members Sworn In"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/NMO-3-fas-800x600.jpg?itok=RD6V1Vnu" width="100" height="75" alt="Members-elect of the 115th Congress freshman class on the stairs of the East Front of the Capitol" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">New Members Sworn In</span></a> 115th Congress Begins <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-11-29T08:19:37-05:00">(November 29, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-10-12T08:16:43-04:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-10-12-edison-joins-statuary-hall" hreflang="en" title="Edison Joins Statuary Hall"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/TAEStatue1-jy800x600.jpg?itok=6mL06zC1" width="100" height="75" alt="A bronze statue of Edison holding up an incandescent lightbulb" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Edison Joins Statuary Hall</span></a> Ohio Places Statue of Edison at the Capitol <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-10-12T08:16:43-04:00">(October 12, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-09-22T07:57:53-04:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-9-22-inaugural-first-nail-ceremony" hreflang="en" title="Inaugural First Nail Ceremony"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/FirstNail1-800x600.jpg?itok=5VRM8IHp" width="100" height="75" alt="Two hammers and a nail on top of a piece of wood" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Inaugural First Nail Ceremony</span></a> Ceremony Commences Inauguration Construction <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-09-22T07:57:53-04:00">(September 22, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-06-09T15:00:08-04:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-6-9-narendra-modi-speaks-to-joint-session" hreflang="en" title="Narendra Modi speaks to Joint Session"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/IPM-Cover800w600h.jpg?itok=bafza1pE" width="100" height="75" alt="Click photo to view larger image." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Narendra Modi speaks to Joint Session</span></a> Indian PM Addresses Congress <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-06-09T15:00:08-04:00">(June 9, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-05-05T13:26:38-04:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-5-5-holocaust-remembrance-day-at-the-capitol" hreflang="en" title="Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Capitol"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/DoR-Gringlas800x600.jpg?itok=ixEnWY2w" width="100" height="75" alt="Joseph Gringlas sitting between two other men" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Capitol</span></a> Remembering the victims of the Holocaust <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-05-05T13:26:38-04:00">(May 5, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-05-01T11:32:25-04:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-5-1-the-new-house-gov" hreflang="en" title="The New House.gov"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/house_gov_home.jpg?itok=DZC3LZov" width="100" height="77" alt="House.gov home page" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">The New House.gov</span></a> Improved Features and Resources <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-05-01T11:32:25-04:00">(May 1, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-04-14T12:49:43-04:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-4-14-congressional-gold-medal-ceremony-for-the-borinqueneers" hreflang="en" title="Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for the Borinqueneers"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/CGM-Borinqueneers-Col-Manuel-F-Siverio-800x600.jpg?itok=CHlOuw12" width="100" height="75" alt="Colonel Manuel F. Siverio Sr. standing behind a microphone" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for the Borinqueneers</span></a> Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Honors the 65th Infantry Regiment <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-04-14T12:49:43-04:00">(April 14, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-02-26T11:58:40-05:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-2-26-honoring-the-foot-soldiers-of-the-1965-voting-rights-marches" hreflang="en" title="Honoring the Foot Soldiers of the 1965 Voting Rights Marches"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/Speaker-Paul-Ryan-800x600.jpg?itok=NxZ3-Ut0" width="100" height="75" alt="House Speaker Paul Ryan standing behind a podium next to the U.S. flag" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Honoring the Foot Soldiers of the 1965 Voting Rights Marches</span></a> Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Foot Soldiers Marchers <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-02-26T11:58:40-05:00">(February 26, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-01-27T13:32:06-05:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-1-27-the-2016-winter-storm" hreflang="en" title="The 2016 Winter Storm"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/capitol-snow-800x600.jpg?itok=TWy3cgY3" width="100" height="75" alt="Image of Snowy buildings" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">The 2016 Winter Storm</span></a> Hundreds of workers take part in the effort to clear snow from the Capitol Grounds <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-01-27T13:32:06-05:00">(January 27, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-01-12T13:30:10-05:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-1-12-state-of-the-union-2016" hreflang="en" title="State of the Union 2016"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/state-of-union1-800x600.jpg?itok=JgPby2w5" width="100" height="75" alt="President Obama standing behind a podium at a joint session of Congress" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">State of the Union 2016</span></a> President Obama delivers his last State of the Union. <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-01-12T13:30:10-05:00">(January 12, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2016-01-04T13:27:19-05:00">2016</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2016-1-4-state-of-the-union" hreflang="en" title="State of the Union"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/state-of-union1-800x600_0.jpg?itok=E9qLbBlQ" width="100" height="75" alt="President Obama will deliver address on January 12." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">State of the Union</span></a> President Obama will deliver address on January 12. <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2016-01-04T13:27:19-05:00">(January 4, 2016)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-12-11T13:23:43-05:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-12-11-13th-amendment-celebration" hreflang="en" title="13th Amendment Celebration"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/image-0422-800x600.jpg?itok=e8C6TIKv" width="100" height="75" alt="President Obama and Congressional leaders gather in the Capitol's Emancipation Hall" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">13th Amendment Celebration</span></a> 150th Anniversary of Ratification <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-12-11T13:23:43-05:00">(December 11, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-12-07T13:19:16-05:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-12-7-vp-cheney-bust-dedication" hreflang="en" title="VP Cheney Bust Dedication"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/2015-12-03_EBG_0177.jpg?itok=rrt705Sz" width="100" height="67" alt="The ceremony to unveil and dedicate the bust of former Vice President Dick Cheney." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">VP Cheney Bust Dedication</span></a> Honor continues <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-12-07T13:19:16-05:00">(December 7, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-12-03T13:17:25-05:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-12-3-capitol-christmas-tree" hreflang="en" title="Capitol Christmas Tree"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/CapitolChristmasTree01.jpg?itok=vSvIW355" width="100" height="67" alt="The Capitol Christmas Tree arrives after a 4,000 mile journey." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Capitol Christmas Tree</span></a> 74-foot tall tree illuminates the West Front Lawn of the Capitol <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-12-03T13:17:25-05:00">(December 3, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-11-30T13:14:50-05:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-11-30-capitol-christmas-tree" hreflang="en" title="Capitol Christmas Tree"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/CapitolChristmasTree01_0.jpg?itok=1pxb6hlb" width="100" height="67" alt="The Capitol Christmas Tree arrives after a 4,000 mile journey." /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Capitol Christmas Tree</span></a> Tree lighting scheduled for December 2. <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-11-30T13:14:50-05:00">(November 30, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-10-29T13:11:18-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-10-29-new-speaker-of-the-house" hreflang="en" title="New Speaker of the House"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/SpeakerRyan2.jpg?itok=pbhhlzPT" width="100" height="75" alt="Speaker Ryan accepts the gavel from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">New Speaker of the House</span></a> Paul D. Ryan elected by majority of Members <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-10-29T13:11:18-04:00">(October 29, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-10-23T13:04:39-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-10-23-monuments-men-honored" hreflang="en" title="Monuments Men Honored"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/PhotoOne.jpg?itok=hZ_wqdTd" width="100" height="67" alt="Speaker Boehner presents the Gold Medal to the Monuments Men" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Monuments Men Honored</span></a> Heroes protected art work in WWII <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-10-23T13:04:39-04:00">(October 23, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-09-24T13:02:05-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-9-24-pope-addresses-congress" hreflang="en" title="Pope Addresses Congress"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/PopeFrancisOne.jpg?itok=TLmSpchU" width="100" height="67" alt="Pope Francis becomes the first pontiff to address a joint session of Congress" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Pope Addresses Congress</span></a> Blesses crowd outside the Capitol <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-09-24T13:02:05-04:00">(September 24, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-09-15T12:59:13-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-9-15-pope-francis-speech" hreflang="en" title="Pope Francis Speech"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/pope.jpg?itok=sPaV4etS" width="100" height="67" alt=" Pope Francis Addresses Congress - House Office of Photography" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Pope Francis Speech</span></a> He will speak to a Joint Meeting on Sept. 24 <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-09-15T12:59:13-04:00">(September 15, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-07-10T12:57:49-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-7-10-50th-anniversary-of-vietnam-war" hreflang="en" title="50th Anniversary of Vietnam War"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/SpeakerBoehner.jpg?itok=nKNmQEOC" width="100" height="63" alt="Speaker Boehner thanked Vietnam Veterans for their service" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">50th Anniversary of Vietnam War</span></a> Congressional leaders thank veterans for service <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-07-10T12:57:49-04:00">(July 10, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-05-20T12:55:26-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-5-20-fighter-aces-honored" hreflang="en" title="Fighter Aces Honored"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/FighterAcesPhoto1.jpg?itok=Dt4hK7qr" width="100" height="67" alt="Speaker John Boehner awards the Congressional Gold Medal" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Fighter Aces Honored</span></a> Pilots receive Congressional Gold Medal <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-05-20T12:55:26-04:00">(May 20, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-05-07T11:16:58-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/node/185" hreflang="en" title="House mourns former speaker"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/JimWright.jpg?itok=WsSKsEXG" width="100" height="75" alt="Jim Wright presiding over the House" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">House mourns former speaker</span></a> Jim Wright died at age 92 <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-05-07T11:16:58-04:00">(May 7, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-05-04T11:13:24-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-5-4-japanese-prime-minister-addresses-congress" hreflang="en" title="Japanese Prime Minister addresses Congress"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/JapanPM.jpg?itok=ggTiTJsx" width="100" height="75" alt="Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addresses a joint meeting of Congress" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Japanese Prime Minister addresses Congress</span></a> Shinzo Abe says U.S. gives the world hope <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-05-04T11:13:24-04:00">(May 4, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-04-17T11:11:37-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-4-17-doolittle-raiders-honored" hreflang="en" title="Doolittle Raiders Honored"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/DooLittleRaiders1.jpg?itok=TbeG0XTh" width="100" height="63" alt="Lt. Gen. John Hudson accepts medal from Congressional leaders" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Doolittle Raiders Honored</span></a> WWII pilots receive Congressional Gold Medal <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-04-17T11:11:37-04:00">(April 17, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-04-01T11:09:44-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-4-1-jack-nicklaus-honored" hreflang="en" title="Jack Nicklaus Honored"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/JackNicklaus-800x600.jpg?itok=jKamqqny" width="100" height="75" alt="Jack Nicklaus receives the Congressional Gold Medal" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Jack Nicklaus Honored</span></a> Golfer receives Congressional Gold Medal <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-04-01T11:09:44-04:00">(April 1, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-04-01T11:05:56-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-4-1-afghan-president-addresses-congress" hreflang="en" title="Afghan President addresses Congress"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/afganpresident-800x600.jpg?itok=TYMaJzkh" width="100" height="75" alt="Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai addresses Congress" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Afghan President addresses Congress</span></a> President Ahmadzai thanked Americans for their support <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-04-01T11:05:56-04:00">(April 1, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-03-11T10:15:38-04:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/node/180" hreflang="en" title="Israeli Prime Minister speaks to joint session"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/IsraeliPMspeech.jpg?itok=kXAcKijS" width="100" height="67" alt="Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint session of Congress" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Israeli Prime Minister speaks to joint session</span></a> Netanyahu addresses Congress <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-03-11T10:15:38-04:00">(March 11, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-02-13T10:12:25-05:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-2-13-barry-goldwater-statue-dedicated" hreflang="en" title="Barry Goldwater Statue dedicated"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/barry-goldwater-statue-presentation.jpg?itok=-K_pw4iW" width="100" height="63" alt="Barry Goldwater Statue Dedication" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">Barry Goldwater Statue dedicated</span></a> Former Arizona senator honored <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-02-13T10:12:25-05:00">(February 13, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-02-06T10:04:31-05:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-2-6-1st-special-service-force-honored" hreflang="en" title="1st Special Service Force Honored"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/GoldMedal.jpg?itok=hfofIjBv" width="100" height="67" alt="Congressional leaders present a medal to 1st Special Service Force veterans" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">1st Special Service Force Honored</span></a> Joint U.S.-Canadian Group receives Congressional Gold Medal <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-02-06T10:04:31-05:00">(February 6, 2015)</time> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="item-list"> <div class="views-group-title"><time datetime="2015-01-07T08:42:45-05:00">2015</time> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/feature-stories/2015-1-7-new-members-sworn-in" hreflang="en" title="New Members Sworn In"> <span class="views-field-image" aria-hidden="true"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images-story-featured/114th_Swearing_In_1-520x390.jpg?itok=OYp4rPvP" width="100" height="75" alt="New Members sworn in to 114th Congress" /> </span> <span class="views-field-title">New Members Sworn In</span></a> 114th Congress Begins <span class="views-field-created"><time datetime="2015-01-07T08:42:45-05:00">(January 7, 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