In 1863, the American 1.(__)Walt Whitman wrote approvingly about the United States Capitol building in Washington, DC. Whitman 2.(__)the building as 3.(__). And he said the Capitol’s dome made it easily 4.(__)and seen throughout the Washington area. Whitman called the dome “a vast eggshell, built of 5.(__).” He also likened it to a bubble, a tiara, and a “towering bulge of pure white.” Today, the Capitol building is still a well-known 6.(__)of the U.S. government. Although some people 7.(__)it with the White House, where the president lives, it is the home of the U.S. Congress. In other words, the Capitol is the place where the country’s 8.(__)meet to discuss, make and 9.(__)legislation. The House of 10.(__)meets in the building’s south wing. The Senate meets in its north wing. The two large meeting rooms for lawmakers are called 11.(__). Usually House members and senators meet in their own chambers. But from time to time, they 12.(__)in the House chamber, which is larger. These gatherings are called joint sessions of Congress. They happen at least once a year when the president gives a 13.(__)that is called the State of the Union address. Sometimes joint sessions of Congress happen after an 14.(__)or when a 15.(__)leader speaks. U.S. lawmakers also gather at the Capitol when a president is sworn-in. Years ago, those swearing-in 16.(__)– called inaugurations – sometimes 17.(__)inside the building. But today they usually are held outside. Many people who have never visited Washington, DC may still recognize the Capitol building because they have seen pictures of it during a 18.(__)inauguration. And those who come to Washington can visit the Capitol building 19.(__). The U.S. Capitol Visitors Center can hold up to 4,000 people at one time. Visitors can see the building up close, learn its history and even listen to lawmakers 20.(__)the issues of the day. I’m Kelly Jean Kelly.