15K views · 66 reactions | In 1793, the cornerstone of the Capitol was put in place in Washington, D.C. #todayinhistory George M. White discussed the history of the building — including the dome — in a 1974 NPR All Things Considered interview. He served as architect of the Capitol for 24 years until retiring in 1995. | NPR | Facebook

37K views · 353 reactions | On #ThisDayinHIstory 1793, George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building, the home of the legislative branch of American government. | HISTORY | Facebook