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Explore its unique story and the men and women who have shaped it. Browse its collections. Access historical data and other research resources. Whereas: Stories from the People’s House January 14, 2020 Edition for Educators — New Year, New Material With the second session of the 116th Congress (2019–2021) now underway, we thought it might be a good time to highlight the considerable work the offices of History, Art and Archives have put online in the past year. This Edition for Educators focuses on the wealth of new material made available in 2019. More > Oral History "Those Machines Only Build Muscles" The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson protests inequalities in the separate House gym facilities for men and women. More > 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. Explore Historical Highlight January 24, 1934 Representative Oscar De Priest of Illinois and the Members’ Dining Room January 25, 1955 The House Approval of the Formosa Resolution Featured Collection Object Featured Oral History World War II on Capitol Hill Featured Records Letter against Child Labor Amendment Proclamation to People of New Orleans Office of the Historian: history@mail.house.gov Office of Art & Archives, Office of the Clerk: art@mail.house.gov , archives@mail.house.gov Contact Privacy YouTube Tweet Close Cite This Page History, Art & Archives, U.S. House of Representatives, “Home Page,” https://history.house.gov/ (January 24, 2020) For Additional Information Office of the Historian Office of Art and Archives Attic, Thomas Jefferson Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 226-1300 history@mail.house.gov art@mail.house.gov archives@mail.house.gov...