In Celebration of the U.S. Capitol Dome

The United States Capitol Dome, symbol of American democracy and world-renowned architectural icon, was constructed of cast iron more than 150 years ago. The Dome had not undergone a complete restoration since 1959-1960, and due to age and weather was plagued by more than 1,000 cracks and deficiencies.
With the support of the United States Congress, hundreds of expert craftsmen worked day and night to restore the Dome to its inspiring splendor.
This video celebrates the successful completion of this once-in-a-generation project: www.aoc.gov/dome
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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is rooted in a tradition of unique craftsmanship and ingenuity. Tracing its beginnings to the laying of the #USCapitol cornerstone in 1793, the AOC is responsible for the operations and care of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities, 570 acres of grounds and thousands of works of art. The Capitol campus is home to 30,000 daily occupants and hosts more than 3 million visitors annually.
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[@bn9624]

This hits different in 2021

[@KunalVasnani]

Ikr

[@QueenElsaVeganfromEurope]

Yes like wtf

[@Doncroft1]

Yes it does. But the Capitol survived January 6th and hopefully it will survive much, much longer.

[@TheMrSafeTheFirst]

Not really.

[@charlesgibson7299]

It really does!

[@Jussdoinme]

And the sight of it being raided by hillbillies and nazis is shameful

[@JerryLearn]

The preferred appellation (Appalachain?) is Mountain Williams

[@marthasimons7940]

Its not just hillbillies. There were lawyers, CEOS, lawmakers. Don’t kid yourself that these folks are the uneducated and only if they knew better they wouldn’t be storming democracy. No these people know exactly what they are doing. They are the greatest threat to America.

[@JerryLearn]

@@marthasimons7940 Absolutely! Although the rank and file may be delusional QAnon followers, clearly there were paramilataries that were knowledgeable about strategy and tactics. As a force these folks need to be taken seriously. Modern day Brownshirts!

[@SuperMatt2112]

It is Shameful that ANTIFA was allowed to enter, BTW, Antifa is a Deep State funded operation, the deep state is mostly Democrat controlled and Republican as well, this is also known today as the Swamp Creatures who have all sold our Great Republic out to China, this is why they, the Dems and Deep State are panicking right now calling for impeachment that will not work and they know it, it's just noise, but it's because their deception gig is up, the illusion no longer works and their crimes against humanity are all being exposed... Nothing can stop what's coming... NOTHING and its going to be BIBLICAL... Wait for it. You are witnessing what is known as The Great Awakening... Enjoy the rest of the show.

[@whatabouttheearth]

@@SuperMatt2112 Antifa and BLM was there way before and they didn't try a failed Coup D'etat like the Cook Clutz Yeehawdys did.

[@emilielaurent6098]

Who's there to find comfort after the Riots?

[@shoh1149]

Me

[@whatabouttheearth]

Ain't out of the water yet

[@changer_of_ways_999]

This will never end. Not for a long time. Neither side is willing or capable of listening anymore.

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

Wow. It's an incredibly beautiful and awe inspiring view to see the Statue of Freedom siting on top of that dome. Wow! America The Beautiful, despite our struggles.

[@alexcresen6222]

Indeed! USUSUS

[@alesin1992]

Once you realize what's inside the statue it becomes incredibly disturbing real quick.

[@KC-up7hf]

There are not that many national buildings that as eloquent as that. Humanly flawless.

[@johannesmaximilian848]

@Pius X I would say the same.

[@jacksonwilliams8971]

Well, I agree with Paul Ryan on one thing... The Capitol is truly awe-inspiring

[@kadogo7712]

😆

[@tyemaynard3478]

It's very inspiring indeed.

[@gentrynavat9744]

Thank you for this beautiful video. Made my eyes water considering what just happened a few days ago.

[@trini06able]

Goes to show they have no respect for democracy

[@juliangalindo9213]

If you at a picture of the dome at night and above street level with the dome lights on I see a profile of president Lincoln, he is looking in down at congress.

[@angieroxy7550]

Oof...

[@harleygarrett8063]

Holy shit: I've never given the capitol building much thought... but if you're reading this, you can probably finish the thought. Beautiful and awe inspiring.

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

If you ever get to visit in person, it is absolutely beautiful

[@mattjones5987]

I was expecting a documentary about the dome, not a bunch of self-serving members of Congress commenting on the place.

[@joanmvalentine]

Makes me want to cry thinking back a week ago how people who call themselves Americans would dare to damage our U.S. Capitol.

[@changer_of_ways_999]

They're still there. They've been there for a while.

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

It’s not the first time it happened. Just six months before multiple areas in the capital city were set on fire caused millions of dollars in property damage during the same time the same people who said the city on fire also broke into the treasury building enforced the President of the United States into the emergency bunker.

[@josephlezano7691]

Great work preservation of Capitol Hill Building . Well done . If I may , I would like to say that the piece of history about the , Statue of Freedom ,that adorns the top of the Dome of Capitol Hill Building is very interesting . I hadn't realised that the sand cast for the statue had a bit of a brief history connection with Gibraltar , in the sense that the ship carrying the cast in 1858 had travelled from Rome , Italy . And that it had to stop for repairs in Gibraltar because of a water leak . After leaving Gibraltar the Ship again started to take in water and made it no further than Bermuda awaiting transport help. Very interesting . Thank you for having included this piece in your history of the Statue of Freedom . With Best Wishes . British Gibraltar ,UK Overseas Territory 🇬🇧.

[@imaspacewoman]

Absolutely amazed there are people, companies that can do such a huge task of restoration!

[@OSTARAEB4]

It truly makes me feel so proud! Great job and hope you enjoy your life to the fullest!

[@WaveManMike]

Can you pressure wash the green roof? It looks really dirty at 0:24 I’m sure it will look amazing when it’s clean

[@ZigaBhutia]

That’s copper

[@CrazyAlienLady051]

That Copper that oxidized overtime. No pressure washing will get rid of that.

[@bradfield_jr]

Who’s watching after the riots?

[@ShadowHasselhoff]

This is the first time I’ve watched it. Beautiful film - possibly even moreso after yesterday’s terrorist insurrection.

[@mlj306]

I am. I was a visitor in 1958 with my high school class. Awesome building!

[@loganmain4244]

We all thought 2020 was gonna be the end of bad times, 2021 shakes US to wAkEuP!!!!!

[@changer_of_ways_999]

So will 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025... There's some very, very deep divides in this country. Censorship isn't going to end it. Policy is not going to end it. Violence isn't going to end it. Until civility returns to the average disagreement, the wounds will not heal. It'll probably last at least a generation or two. Either an external and/or internal threat will force us to reunite, and this joke of a "pandemic" ain't it. Sadly only the very worst of tragedies healed civilizations in the past.

[@amycoffin826]

Wow! This beautiful video makes you appreciate the Capitol building so much more, esp. after the deadly and destructive insurrection on January 6, 2021. The entire monument could have been destroyed. It is all the more important that American citizens should learn about it, and become familiar with it before it is gone. I am sure that French citizens never thought that they would wake up one day to see their Notre Dame cathedral in flames.

[@viendodramas1808]

I was lucky to visit the capitol twice, one of those in a private tour once it was closed to the public. Priceless amazing building that holds such importance and history. I was humbled and grateful to be there.

[@mfg587]

How do you feel now?

[@okalright3941]

@@mfg587 still the same thing

[@mfg587]

Happy e plurbus unum day Melissa

[@breewallace9814]

And you can see the way DC capital buildings are set up to where you can see the Free Masons emblem.

[@94TahoeDude]

Wow....literally all the pieces of shit in one segment.... timeless

[@wildanputraagata8381]

iam INDONESIA proud CAPITOL

[@frankietobarensis5033]

Why not remake the iron dome in aome water resistent material like voppar or aluminium

[@okalright3941]

Would cost to much ti remake an entirely new dome and reinstall it. It also holds to much history

[@OSTARAEB4]

Wow! What an excellent job and congratulations to all the craftsmen and the logistics of this amazing project by the AOC! And yes, it IS the most beautiful building in our country!

[@mattfinleylive]

In continuing consideration, perhaps I should appreciate "Freedom" as a First Principle, before "Liberty"

[@trini06able]

Yes freedom to destroy the capitol

[@whatabouttheearth]

We're from the future, you have no clue what sad events are coming.

[@JonathanLit]

What the hell are you talking about? They are synonyms. Put down the meth pipe there

[@mattfinleylive]

@@JonathanLit Oh ye of small yet confident mind, you are wrong. A slave may have liberty, (for a weekend, say) , but he may not have freedom.

[@rorypaul153]

@@mattfinleylive they mean the same thing

[@seand67]

Amazing work

[@garyoa1]

Interesting that they stayed with cast iron rather than cast aluminum and stainless wherever they could.

[@964cuplove]

If you join two different metals the lesser one gets corroded away, so Mixing different metals is asking for trouble

[@madjanetramerez2383]

aluminum was a royalty at the time. worth more than its weight in gold.

[@braydenstalcup3951]

When they asked "What other thing stands more for freedom than than the capital" , I thought uhhhh... Statue of Liberty.

[@KC-up7hf]

They are on the same plane.

[@michaelcaprio311]

Can't forget the Capital dome symbolizes and represents American democracy.

[@PaKu921]

The Red, White, and Blue??

[@alexcresen6222]

*capitol*

[@Pfromm007]

Well she is actually standing 🗽

[@ir8free]

0:25 breathtaking shot with Earth's shadow over the horizon

[@MagicalGirlRose319]

I remember when I was 10 my parents have a picture of the family with the Capitol behind us. Then in 2018 we came back and it was in autumn, very cold but I felt the warmth of nostalgia from my childhood seeing the Capitol once again. Then the Insurrection of January 6th happened and the memories came back again from my schooling and two visits to DC. I couldn't believe it.

[@longiusaescius2537]

@sailorrosethemagicalwriter Nihil Sine Deus

[@nathanm1304]

It's a beaut

[@gulfheart891]

great buildings for biggest liers in the world

[@vandall1981]

Major kudos goes to the people who produced this video. It deserves way more views.

[@SunnyMoonProductions]

Thanks Peter!

[@pattyboymccull9647]

Beautiful!

[@tylerblue9691]

Well this being recommended to me is sad...

[@frechstudios3129]

In the future, they will say it must have been built by aliens. 👽

[@williamsteinhour4876]

I feel honored to work inside this magnificent symbol of freedom.

[@sema7197]

Right, a building for Patriots, not traitors

[@r_1901]

One person's patriot is another person's traitor.

[@waynelee1912]

My DC never stop being built-in george washington

[@cyberdolphin15]

And then people stormed it 😐

[@mmctest]

The US Capital building was built to be a shining Palace of Freedom on a hill and is topped by the Statue of Freedom and was considerably smaller than it is now. Today as a reflection of our overreaching government it has completely covered and absorbed the very hill it was built upon. It is no longer a Palace of Freedom it is now a Palace to Overreaching Unresponsive Self-absorbed Irresponsible Government. My opinion

[@sa-iw4dr]

Thank your parents for voting then? If you fall asleep in a Democracy you wake up in a Dictatorships. You have to be awake and listen to Truth and facts and live in an agreement with these things to have Justice and Freedom. Its called population and growth. Vote get involved. Peace.

[@OSTARAEB4]

Amazing job men and women on the refurbishment. I'm so proud of you for a job well done!

[@JokerScribe]

Why thank you very muchy, we did try our best. It looks a lot better in capitol now.

[@okalright3941]

@@JokerScribe no

[@OSTARAEB4]

@@JokerScribe I commend you all on a job well done! What a detailed project and hopefully it won’t need another major renovation for a century. I really enjoyed being educated on this immense project!!

[@warriorfb2010]

@@JokerScribe Fantastic work. This entire nation is proud of you.

[@WillN2Go1]

My family and I just visited the Capitol. It looked in great shape, inside and out. None of this restoration was mentioned in the tour. So the team did such a terrific job it's now unnoticed except as the Capitol in terrific condition. I especially enjoy the glossiness of the paint on the dome seen from a distance - exposed marble can't do that for very long.

[@meafordmichael]

What a symbol; what a tragedy befell it, and America, January 6th, 2021!

[@valbee7739]

The Apotheosis of Washington in the center of the dome seated among the Roman gods.

[@barbaralund2434]

So glad iBromidi's amazing work wasn't damaged before the dome could be repaired!

[@victorc8804]

I love America 🇺🇸.....but I do not care for Chuck Schumer I hope this is old chucky's last term 🙏🏼 and Mitch McConnell as well I'm a republican.....but I think k it's time to get some new blood in Washington DC ....some new ideas for America

[@keithdixon4595]

2021 January 11th The People House is Safe and Secure Tonight .

[@andrewharrison1318]

That building doesn't stand for freedom soldiers stand for freedom they stand and they move people stand for freedom the building doesn't do anything, really?

[@JoshuaTruckin]

After watching this it make sick to see those thugs disrespecting our capital building.

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

It was a terrible shame that it happened, but most the damage of the capital building was to the windows. Roughly between $2000 and $6000 worth of damage. Out of all the people that died that day during the tablet right only one was killed by a violent act

[@ednavalledeltoro8058]

JUSTICE FOR MY CHILD,GENESIS MIRANDA DEL TORO,SHE WAS VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFIC BY FMLN FROM EL SALVADOR, CRIMINALS WERE UNITED,TO SELL GENESIS MIRANDA , I BELIEVE WHEN YOU SAID UNITED WE STAND, GENESIS WAS A AMERICAN CITIZEN SHE DESERVES JUSTICE!!!!IN HER MEMORY CREATE NEW LAWS AGAINST THIS WICKED BUSSINES!!!

[@christophertuckwell9665]

Copied st pauls cathedral

[@mmjj7685]

I really want to go to the US to see Washington DC and its beautiful and historic buildings and monuments.

[@ChristianBaumeier]

Just Perfect!

[@sneakerfreak2002]

Wow the BS is thick n rich here!

[@ashleymarie7452]

What is the iconic location where news anchors film from inside the Capitol on the balcony overlooking the rotunda with big columns in the background? (Hint: It's where the cicada crawled on CNN news anchor.) I would love to download a photo of it to use as a backdrop for my Zoom greenscreen!

[@uscapitol]

Your hint likely took place in the rotunda of the Russell Senate Office Building. Sometimes these live shots are also filmed in the rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building. Both buildings, designed by architectural firm Carrère and Hastings, are almost identical.

[@ashleymarie7452]

@@uscapitol Thanks! Actually, in viewing the footage closely, he was using a digital green screen! Much appreciated.

[@LG6Chromatica]

This building doesn’t look very peaceful anymore. Came here to get some rest from 2021

[@OSTARAEB4]

This is our country. This is who we are!

[@TheCrayon0034]

Dam Right!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@stayhydratedkingsqueens]

Oof, how do you feel now?

[@trini06able]

@@stayhydratedkingsqueens they all are afraid or Resigning poor thing

[@OSTARAEB4]

@@stayhydratedkingsqueens I feel even more love for the Capitol!

[@smallstudiodesign]

I don’t understand how such a stately elegant, grande magnificent city could be likened to a swamp in need of draining.

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

Washington DC is literally built on a swamp. Also what draining the swamp really meant was not the city itself but career politicians.

[@Clancy192]

They fixed it after democrats bombed in during the 80's!

[@Dirk80241]

A fitting homage to the dome, the Capitol and all it stands for. Especially after the violent insurrection of Jan 6, 2021 by people who understand nothing of democracy and its enduring value. I write this from South Africa, having lived in the U.S. for 5 years.

[@ehrgeiz5649]

PROPAGANDA?

[@smallstudiodesign]

I’m in awe of its beauty & masterpiece in design. I’m in shock, witnessing the horror of domestic terrorism, traitors & insurrectionists defile this magnificent landmark of democracy.

[@peterchristie1096]

It owes a lot to Sir Christopher Wren who designed St Paul's in London.

[@darkness595]

1:40 nah fam I’m gonna take a look at the lobbyists in Washington D.C

[@Luis-xr6ec]

I visited the capitol this past weekend. I didn’t even have words to say. I was speechless looking at our beautiful capitol.

[@Texasguy316]

America is the greatest country in the world. Wish the left would just stop being so hateful.

[@sa-iw4dr]

Texas guy, give me a break you need to get rid of that Ted Cruz he violated public trust he needs to be given the boot out. Just because you think America is the greatest country in the world doesn't mean it can keep that title without work and justice, that would include telling the facts and truth. The left wants to make America better and work hard at keeping peace what about you?

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

@@sa-iw4dr how did he violate public trust?

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

@@sa-iw4dr also the United States is the greatest country in the world, and the left does not want to make it better. The radical left is actively trying to make the United States worse by calling every single thing racist sexist homophobic etc. without any evidence. Remember the radical left also called the President of the United States a racist for supporting the exact same policy that Barack Obama also supported not even 10 years earlier.

[@alexanderbreunis1613]

the us is not the greatest nation in the world

[@warriorfb2010]

What a great job to every single person who worked on this. Proud to be an American. Proud of every single person who helped develop and secure our this country.

[@roberthouston3809]

It IS a magnificent building!

[@Lans888]

Long live American people!

[@greencoffee8224]

She must be defended no matter What.

[@greatwarrior1045]

People's house, not vicious politicians' house.

[@Ed-uz6em]

And now how shall we as a nation defend this building from our worst instincts.

[@agamjamalludin9203]

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[@waynelee1912]

Bulford beloved capital

[@Jhihmoac]

Didn't RFK say (back when he and his brother were running things) publicly, _"If Jimmy Hoffa is acquitted, I shall proceed to jump off the Capitol Dome!"_ (?)

[@agamjamalludin9203]

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[@bryant505]

Let Americans remember and repair our U.S. Capitol. In times of war and peace, let us never forget about our U.S. Capitol.

[@agamjamalludin9203]

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[@sumitgupta_2001]

upsc aspirant coment here

[@dianaharris9916]

It may be beautiful above, but what has been found below just turns your stomach. I never want to set foot there.

[@rorypaul153]

?

[@FearlessTommo]

@@rorypaul153 Tunnels “sex trafficking” by mostly Democrats

[@theamaturepro]

I like what Michele Cohen said, "It's something everyone can benefit from." I hope to get back to a time where that's true!

[@shaunalovewell]

The designer, arcitech Thomas Ustick Walter was my Great Great Great Grandfather!

[@ThuyPham-th1ib]

Okead tajw je seruois im thevibecth beej tdtung fir years they w lllne is side woejer ahd thry ost alk ny frwnds tiklme ak

[@naga2015kk]

can you pronounce CAPITAL and then try CAPITOL

[@agamjamalludin9203]

Dan ketrunannya dan klurga besar nya kirim ke net tv kirim

[@erenjager3786]

Why don’t they just use the materials the Ancient Romans did

[@okalright3941]

Not that simple but ok

[@mid5503]

You meant greek because romans stole the architecture

[@ThuyPham-th1ib]

Wsll they pay and alrheyvall cibbeft ur

[@MajorCarey-rl4nx]

Its so beautiful I wanna cry

[@_gungrave_6802]

Wish it stated how much paint they had to use. I wouldn't be surprised if its more than what is used on most bridges or large projects.

[@peterbunnell2373]

When did this last restoration start?

[@itimk0]

Such a shame that terrorists have marred its history forever.

[@threeminuteshate]

But that two weeks later she looked as strong as ever is a testament to our democracy

[@gomathib2310]

The White House has to be Ruled by only Two Parties(Republic & Democratic) with Senate Members elected by Public without any Conspiracy.

[@angieroxy7550]

And then it was Stormed on January 6th 2021...

[@mozamworld5883]

Jan 2021 never imagine it happen

[@alexcresen6222]

It's sad

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

Sadly it wasn’t the first time. Not even six months earlier many areas in the nation’s capital were set on fire and rioters broke into the United States treasury

[@r_1901]

You should have seen Sept 11, 2001

[@fr8900]

Qué desilusión, artificial como Hollywood, pensé que era una construccion más auténtica cómo la cúpula de San Pedro Roma.

[@mattz2900]

I bet the people working on the pieces in the foundry loved it. Not because the work was easy (I’m sure it wasn’t), but because of the importance of what they were doing.

[@Usmanarifdadabhoy]

usman1000

[@amjadtanjeer3615]

🇺🇲

[@hammadAltaf158]

What is while world was a country 🤔