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The first Congress had it's first meeting in New York. It was adjourned because only 21 people showed up.
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The first congress voted Henry Clay to be the first speaker of the house.
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Capitol was rebuilt after being burned down during the war of 1812. Benjamin Latrome was chosen to rebuid and design.
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Henry Clay pleaded for California to be a free state for the North and in return her would return all run away slaves to their masters for the South.
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Civil War began.
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Congress passes the abolishment of slavery.
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George W. Norris Stood up to Foul Mouth Joe and changed the view of Congress.
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Woodrow Wilson tries to declare way against Germany. But the first woman in Congress, Jenette Rankin, said no.
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United States was bombed by the Japanese. Congress declared war. Jeanette Rankin opposed again.
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The McHarthy Hearings
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The Labor Management Hearings
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The Watergate Hearings
