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A Glimpse into the Past: Exploring the United States House of Representatives from 1908

  • Published July 7, 2017
House Chamber of the Capitol circa 1908, with a quorum of ghosts in this time exposure.
Take a look back into history with this unique photo from 1908 of the United States House of Representatives. Learn about the laws passed, senators debating, and the socializing in the evening.
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This photo shows the old United States House of Representatives in a time when laws were passed, senators would verbally spar on the floor, and spend the evening socializing over whiskey and cigars. The good old days.

House Chamber of the Capitol circa 1908, with a quorum of ghosts in this time exposure.
House Chamber of the Capitol circa 1908, with a quorum of ghosts in this time exposure.

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