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Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Dome?

Test your knowledge of the Capitol's restoration project

The Capitol dome is undergoing a two-year restoration project. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
The Capitol dome is undergoing a two-year restoration project. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
By Andrew Breiner
Posted March 17, 2016 at 9:08am

The dome. It’s one of the most recognizable symbols of American democracy. And for the last two years, it’s been getting a facelift.  

Take our quiz to see how well you know the U.S. Capitol and what it takes to preserve it. And be sure to watch our video behind the full project.

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