USCHS is #CapitolStrong
As the nation recovers from the January 6 insurrection, the United States Capitol Historical Society is proud to join with leading civil society groups to launch CapitolStrong, an initiative to strengthen and invest in the institution of Congress and the people who serve there. Members of the CapitolStrong coalition are working to foster an ongoing […]
2020 Freedom Award Honoree: Dr. Carla Hayden
USCHS is delighted to announce the 2020 Freedom Award honoree: Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden will accept the award during a virtual ceremony on December 9, 2020. Under Dr. Hayden’s leadership, the Library of Congress has worked to expand the accessibility and usability of its unparalleled resources. The thorough and thoughtful digitization […]
“Toward A More Perfect Union” Speaker Series
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society has launched Toward a More Perfect Union, a biweekly speaker series examining the historic role of Congress in the journey toward defining the ideal of a “perfect union” in American society. Centered on the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in the United States, Toward a More Perfect Union engages […]
In Memoriam: Corinne “Lindy” Boggs, 1916-2013
The United States Capitol Historical Society joins in mourning the passing of former Congresswoman and Ambassador Corinne “Lindy” Boggs on July 27, 2013. In addition to serving as the first woman elected to Congress from Louisiana from 1973 to 1991 and as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See (1997-2001), Lindy Boggs served for several years […]
