2018 Freedom Award Presented to the Architect of the Capitol

On November 28th, 2018, the United States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS) presented the 2018 Freedom Award to the office of the Architect of the Capitol. Christine Merdon, Acting Architect of the Capitol, accepted the award on the agency’s behalf. The evening’s ceremony also featured the unveiling of the official portrait of retiring 11th Architect of the […]

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