U.S. Capitol Lying in State Time Lapse

The Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol has been considered the most suitable place for the nation to pay final tribute to its most eminent citizens by having their remains lay in state (in the case of government officials and military officers) or in honor (in the case of private citizens). When the Architect of the Capitol is notified that a ceremony will occur, teams are coordinated across the Capitol campus and a commitment to excellence ensures that no detail is overlooked. • Readying the Lincoln Catafalque 0:05 • Dress Rehearsal 0:18 • Event Setup 0:25 • Congressional Memorial Service 1:10 • Public Viewing 1:23 Full details on the event: https://www.aoc.gov/what-we-do/progra... ----- ABOUT US The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is rooted in a tradition of unique craftsmanship and ingenuity. Tracing its beginnings to the laying of the Capitol cornerstone in 1793, the AOC is responsible for the operations and care of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities, 570 acres of grounds and thousands of works of art. The Capitol campus is home to 30,000 daily occupants and hosts more than 3 million visitors annually. Today, there are more than 2,000 AOC employees serving around the clock in diverse roles to maintain and preserve the buildings and grounds. Iconic landmarks under our care include the U.S. Capitol, Capitol Grounds, Capitol Visitor Center, House office buildings, Library of Congress, Senate office buildings, Supreme Court buildings and ‪@UnitedStatesBotanicGarden‬. ----- JOIN OUR TEAM Architect of the Capitol job opportunities are listed at https://www.aoc.gov/jobs. FOLLOW US Facebook: https://fb.com/architectofthecapitol Instagram:   / uscapitol   LinkedIn:   / architect-of-the-capitol   𝕏: https://x.com/uscapitol