Appleseeds articles from May 2003

Appleseeds archives from May 2003

Democracy at work.
May 1, 2003... Like a vision, the great white dome of the Capitol rises above the trees in Washington, D.C. It towers 287 1/2 feet from its base to the top of the Statue of Freedom. It is 350 feet wide and more than 751 feet long. Its floor area covers 16 1/2...

Ten things you can do at the U.S. Capitol.
May 1, 2003... Visiting the Capitol, where Congress meets to make our laws, is a fun way to learn about how our government works. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll find.... Don't forget to take a camera and a notebook, and be sure to wear comfortable shoes!...

Public places, secret spaces.
May 1, 2003... Join us on a tour of the U.S. Capitol. Our guide is Matthew Morrissey, formerly a reporter and now a policy analyst for the Senate Commerce Committee. "As a reporter, I learned every nook and passageway of the Capitol building," Matthew says....

Mr. Lincoln and Miss Ream. (The Artist's Eye).
May 1, 2003... At the west entrance of the Rotunda stands a life-size statue of President Abraham Lincoln, lost in thought. The sculptor, Vinnie Ream, was only 17 years old when she created it. Vinnie's friend, Representative James Rollins of Missouri,...

Capitol time line.
May 1, 2003... 1780-1790: Building a New Nation After the American Revolution, our new government needed a home, not part of any one state. Southerners wanted the new national capital to be halfway between Maine and Georgia--on the Potomac River, near...

The story of Freedom: the Statue of Freedom was taken down and repaired in time for the Capitol's bicentennial in 1993.
May 1, 2003... The bronze Statue of Freedom, 19 1/2 feet tall, weighing 14,985 pounds, was designed by the American sculptor Thomas Crawford in Rome, Italy. The plaster model was shipped in 1858 in five sections to the United States on the cargo ship Emily...

Lawmakers in action.
May 1, 2003... What happens inside the Capitol? A lot! The Capitol is the home of Congress. Congress makes laws for the United States. Some laws deal with taxes, the economy, or national defense. Other laws address health care, the environment, and many other...

Reading corner.
May 1, 2003... One day in Moussouri, a wonderful state, A teacher, Miss Tuftmouse, at about half past eight, Told her class, "Settle down, everyone, sit up straight! There's a special assignment, and it must not be late!" "The class,...

Ghosts in the Capitol.
May 1, 2003... Ghosts aren't real, of course, but pretending they are can be great fun, especially when the ghosts appear and disappear in our U.S. Capitol. A splendid old building--more than two centuries old--the capitol is a beautiful jewel in the...

Capitol flag facts. (By the Numbers).
May 1, 2003... Did you know that something amazing happens every day at the U.S. Capitol? Hundreds of U.S. flags are flown on the west roof. They don't stay in the air very long--just a few seconds. Americans can buy a flag that has waved over the Capitol....

What's it like to work for congress? Pages: who they are and what they do. (An AppleCorps Adventure).
May 1, 2003... You see them in the halls of Congress. Dressed in navy-blue blazers, long-sleeved white shirts or blouses, and dark-gray slacks, they carry messages from the Senate or House floor to members' offices, deliver copies of bills and other...

Senate bean soup. (Fun Stuff).
May 1, 2003... One day in 1904, Congressman Joe Cannon went to the Capitol restaurant to get its special "Senate bean soup," but discovered it wasn't on that day's menu. "Thunderation!" he cried. "I had my mouth set for bean soup! From now on, hot or cold,...

Branching out.
May 1, 2003... Building the Capital City (Cornerstones of Freedom), by Marlene Targ Brill (Children's Press), gives basic information about the construction of Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. (From Sea to Shining Sea), by Elina Furman (Children's Press),...

Tell congress what you think. (Your Turn).
May 1, 2003... Senators and representatives know a lot about making laws. They study hard. They listen to many views. They especially listen to the people they represent. "[The public] is, after all, the boss," says former congressman Bill McCollum of...

Mystery photo.
May 1, 2003... Where is this painting located? Find out in this issue of AppleSeeds. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]