- In 1864, Congress invited each state to contribute two statues of prominent citizens for permanent display in the room, which was renamed National Statuary Hall.
- The concept of a National Statuary Hall originated in the middle of the nineteenth century, before the completion of the present House wing in 1857.
- ...invited each state to contribute two statues of prominent citizens for permanent display in this room, which was renamed National Statuary Hall.
- the Capitol website. The idea was so popular that it was not long before the National Statuary Hall became overcrowded with pieces.
- In 1933, Congress had to authorize the extension of the collection’s display throughout the Capitol–National Statuary Hall had become far too crowded, which also...
- The Basics This statue of Stephen Austin was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Texas in 1905.
- Congressman Justin Morrill of Vermont proposed converting the chamber into a National Statuary Hall, displaying figures of notable Americans.
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- Standing Bear, bronze statue by Benjamin Victor; in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C...
