In April 1864, Rep. Justin Morrill introduced legislation to convert the old House chamber into a "National Statuary Hall," saving the historic room by giving it a new function.The statue collection now on display throughout the #USCapitol spans 150+ yrs of American sculpture.
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In April 1864, Rep. Justin Morrill introduced legislation to convert the old House chamber into a "National Statuary Hall," saving the historic room by giving it a new function.The statue collection now on display throughout the #USCapitol spans 150+ yrs of American sculpture.
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