Yearning for something that rises above the dysfunctional politics of Washington? Take a look at these soaring shots of our nation's capitol. Filmed by 60 Minutes cameraman Chris Albert, this 2-minute video will make you forget all about the politicians who work in this building. Albert shot this spectacular footage for a 60 Minutes report by Scott Pelley and producer Nicole Young on the Capitol Dome's 150th anniversary. Young described her story as "the best history class I'd ever taken." "Having worked in DC before, you take for granted the beauty and intricacy of our nation's Capitol," she said. "Chris' camerawork, I feel, will bring our viewers closer to the experience we had and will hopefully offer them a tour of the Capitol they've never seen before." "I was trying to show the exquisite design of the Capitol architecture," Albert told 60 Minutes Overtime. "I suspect it gets lost in the day-to-day hubbub of the place." He used a Canon C300 and 5D cameras for all of these … [Read more...] about The U.S. Capitol like you’ve never seen it before
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Thousands of shoes displayed at U.S. Capitol for children killed by gun violence
Thousands of shoes displayed at U.S. Capitol From 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 13, 2018, Congress will have the lives of thousands of children killed by gun violence at their doorstep. The Monument for Our Kids has installed 7,000 shoes to represent the lives lost since the Sandy Hook shooting in December 2012. … [Read more...] about Thousands of shoes displayed at U.S. Capitol for children killed by gun violence
North Carolina Lawmakers Propose Permanent Tribute to Billy Graham at U.S. Capitol
As the late Rev. Billy Graham lay in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda this week before his Friday burial in North Carolina, some state lawmakers are proposing a more permanent tribute to the late pastor. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and several other lawmakers proposed that a statue of Billy Graham be placed inside the Capitol, Fox News reported.Each state gets to choose two statues to be displayed inside the Capitol, but the statues must honor someone who is already deceased. A few years ago, lawmakers proposed that a statue of Graham be placed inside the Capitol, but the pastor was still alive at the time. The legislation that passed in 2015 proposed that a statue of Graham replace the statue of former North Carolina Gov. Charles Aycock, a Democratic governor who served from 1901 to 1905 and was a known segregationist, the Raleigh News and Observer reported.Three years later, Cooper made the same proposal. “I ask the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the … [Read more...] about North Carolina Lawmakers Propose Permanent Tribute to Billy Graham at U.S. Capitol
The late Rev. Billy Graham’s body leaves the U.S. Capitol
The late Rev. Billy Graham's body leaves the U.S. Capitol Mar 01, 2018 The Rev. Billy Graham, also known as "America's pastor," died at age 99 last week. This week, he became one of the few private citizens to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol in D.C. His body now heads back to North Carolina, where he will be buried. C-SPAN … [Read more...] about The late Rev. Billy Graham’s body leaves the U.S. Capitol
Billy Graham Lies in Honor in U.S. Capitol; Trump, Pence, Congressional Leaders Attend
WASHINGTON, DC – President Trump, Vice President Pence, Speaker Ryan, and Majority Leader McConnell gathered in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday where Rev. Billy Graham lay in honor, one of only four private citizens in American history ever to receive such a tribute. Congress extended this extraordinary honor in tribute to America’s Pastor, who preached the gospel for more than 70 years to millions of people around the world.Streets around the Capitol were barricaded throughout the day, as police barriers were used to create metal aisles where well-wishers could wait to enter the hall under the Capitol’s massive iron dome. Attendees waited in line for up to three hours to gather around the simple wood casket adorned with a wooden cross, the quintessential symbol of the gospel Graham preached. President Trump offered remarks as the head of state, beginning in 1934 when Graham was 15. Graham’s father allowed a group of men from the city to gather on … [Read more...] about Billy Graham Lies in Honor in U.S. Capitol; Trump, Pence, Congressional Leaders Attend