United States House of Representatives: History, Art, & Archives
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Discover the rich heritage of “the People's House” and its central role in U.S. history since 1789. Explore its unique story and the men and women who have shaped it. Browse its collections. Access historical data and other research resources.

Whereas: Stories from the People’s House

September 24, 2026

From Wartime Secretary to House Speaker: The “Conspicuous Station” of Jonathan Trumbull Jr.

Speaker Jonathan Trumbull Jr. of Connecticut was part of a generation of Members whose experience during the Revolutionary War informed their tenure in public office. His story is one of many that demonstrates how veterans of the Revolution continued to serve their country after the war, building and nurturing the government they had fought to create.
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Oral History

Congressional Softball

The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen discusses how women Members bond when involved in activities like the Congressional Softball Game.
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About The Offices

This site is a collaborative project between the Office of the Historian and the Clerk of the House's Office of Art and Archives. The offices preserve, collect, and interpret the heritage of the U.S. House, serving as the institution’s memory and a resource for Members, staff, and the general public.

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Featured Records

Supporting Child Labor Bill for D.C.

Supporting Child Labor Bill for D.C.

Map of Oregon

Map of Oregon

Historical Highlight

The Twenty-seventh Amendment September 25, 1789

The Twenty-seventh Amendment

Vice President Spiro Agnew’s impeachment request September 26, 1973

Vice President Spiro Agnew’s impeachment request

Featured Collection Object

Featured Oral History

Emotional Trip Back to New York City

Emotional Trip Back to New York City

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