Dec. 24 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed by representatives of the United States and Britain, ending the War of 1812. In 1851, the Library of Congress and ...
This cherished tradition dates back to 1923, when President Calvin Coolidge ... its lights at night, with the Capitol dome providing a majestic backdrop. The tradition of the Capitol Christmas ...