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.

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March 13, 2025

Recent Artifacts Online, Spring 2025

See what’s fresh for spring with newly donated and newly digitized objects in the House Collection. Over the years, hundreds of people collected congressional treasures and gave them to the House of Representatives. Take a look at a few standouts.
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Oral History

Sharing a Chair on the First Day

Representative Dellums recalls the unusual circumstances he and Congresswoman Pat Schroeder of Colorado faced on their first day on the House Armed Services Committee.
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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 Oral History

Recollections and anecdotes by House Members, Officers, and staff.

Recollections and anecdotes by House Members, Officers, and staff.

Featured Records

Connecticut Ratifies Bill of Rights

Connecticut Ratifies Bill of Rights

Petition against the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

Petition against the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

Historical Highlight

Speaker of the House Michael Kerr of Indiana March 15, 1827

Speaker of the House Michael Kerr of Indiana

The Introduction of Televised House Proceedings March 15, 1977

The Introduction of Televised House Proceedings

Featured Collection Object

Office of the Historian: history@mail.house.gov
Office of Art & Archives, Office of the Clerk: art@mail.house.gov, archives@mail.house.gov
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