The modern United States Capitol is a triumph of both engineering and design. From its 9-million-pound cast-iron dome to the dazzling opulence of the President’s Room and the Senate corridors, the Cap
The history of the modern United States Capitol, the iconic seat of the U.S. government, is also the history of America’s most tumultuous years. As the majestic new building rose above Washington’s sk
Developed for the Vietnam War (and made famous by the 2004 presidential campaign), swift boats were versatile craft “big enough to outrun anything they couldn’t outfight” but too small to handle even
