George Washington's Legacy in the Details of the U.S. Capitol | EWTN News Nightly

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George Washington's influence is deeply woven into the U.S. Capitol, from the Apotheosis painting in the rotunda depicting his ascent to heaven to the artwork of him resigning his commission in 1783, proving his commitment to a peaceful transfer of power. Though some in Congress wanted a statue of him atop the Capitol, Washington opposed being remembered as a king, leading to the selection of the Statue of Freedom instead. President Abraham Lincoln later ordered the dome's completion during the Civil War as a symbol of the nation's resilience. Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn Subscribe to EWTN’s YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3hBbdVX EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 40th year, is the largest religious media network in the world and was founded by Mother Mary Angelica, PCPA. The Daily Televised Mass is broadcast live 7 days a week at 7:00 a.m CST (watch it here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/watch-live). The Mass is uploaded to YouTube every day along with many other programs. To contact EWTN, send an email to our Viewer Services team at viewer@ewtn.com or call 1-800-447-3986. To learn more about EWTN please visit https://www.ewtn.com Donate now - https://bit.ly/3pBGjRU Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ewtnonline Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTN Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnmedia/