Washington Photo Blog: Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2009

The Senate Reception Room is one of the Unite States Capitol's most richly decorated public rooms. The walls contain historic portraits of nine prominent Senators, including John C. Calhoun, with at least four spaces still left to fill.
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The Senate Reception Room is one of the Unite States Capitol's most richly decorated public rooms. The walls contain historic portraits of nine prominent Senators, including John C. Calhoun, with at least four spaces still left to fill.

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