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Capitol building
...tates Congress]]. However, many other nations and states also have capitol buildings. ...h means 'little head'. This referred to the hill's status as the 'head' of the city.

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Federal enclave
...rwise acquires land within a state for the purpose of constructing federal buildings or facilities. ...r the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings.

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Federal building
...es in their cities, representing the presence and authority of the federal government. ...rchitectural styles, security needs, and the expanding role of the federal government.

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National Archives Building
...ponsible for preserving and documenting government and historical records. The building was designed by architect [[John Russell Pope]] and completed in 1 ...., such as the [[Jefferson Memorial]] and the [[National Gallery of Art]]. The building was completed in 1935 and was dedicated by President [[Franklin D.

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VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
|Org/Group=[[United States Department of Veterans Affairs]] ...h Las Vegas]], [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]], [[Nevada]], [[United States|U.S.]]

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Hart–Dole–Inouye Federal Center
...nized for their service and contributions to the nation, and the naming of the center commemorates their legacy in public service. ...ansformations to accommodate the evolving needs of the federal government. The center's historical significance is not only tied to its architectural heri

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County (United States)
...cholasCountySignWV.jpg|NicholasCountySignWV|thumb|left]] '''County (United States)''' ...y record keeping, law enforcement through county sheriffs, and other local government responsibilities that vary from state to state.

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List of tallest buildings by U.S. state and territory
...y. The criteria for ranking include height, number of floors, and the year of completion. ...tates boasting towering skyscrapers while others feature smaller high-rise buildings as their tallest structures.

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United States Marine Hospital (Charleston, South Carolina)
...reflecting the city's maritime heritage and its role in the development of the nation's public health system. ...to ensure that sailors received adequate healthcare, thereby safeguarding the nation's economic and security interests at sea.

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List of state and territorial capitols in the United States
...of these capitols are significant to the political and cultural history of the nation. ...culture, and resources. Many state capitols are modeled after the [[United States Capitol]] in Washington, D.C., featuring domes and classical facades, but o

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United States Marine Hospital (Mobile, Alabama)
| name = United States Marine Hospital ...ion, this facility played a crucial role in the medical treatment and care of individuals associated with maritime occupations.

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United States Marine Hospital (Lahaina, Hawaii)
...medical history of Hawaii and the broader maritime history of the [[United States]]. ...was a response to the growing importance of Lahaina as a whaling port and the corresponding need for medical services for sailors.

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United States National Library of Medicine
...the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, has been a center of information innovation since its founding in 1836. [[File:NIH national library of medicine (11).jpg|400px|right]]

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Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital
...for immigrants entering the United States through Ellis Island, which was the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 to 1954. ...The facility was part of a larger complex on Ellis Island, which included the main immigration building, dormitories, and a contagious disease hospital.

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United States Marine Hospital (Portland, Maine)
...ignificance and its role in the history of maritime medicine in the United States. ...the federal government's early commitment to public health and the welfare of its maritime workers.

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Washington DC
...ds for 'District of Columbia') is a reference to [[Christopher Columbus]], the explorer who is often credited with discovering America. ...state and is instead a federal district, under the direct jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress.

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Local government in the United States
...by state constitutions and laws, leading to considerable variation across the country. ...another, largely due to historical, geographical, and legislative factors. The most common forms include:

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Bailey Colony Farm
...uring the 1930s to provide relief and support to struggling farmers during the [[Great Depression]]. ...casing the efforts of the government to support its citizens during a time of national crisis.

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United States Capitol
...nning Design|thumb]] [[File:Capitol1846.jpg|Capitol1846|thumb]] '''United States Capitol''' ...he Capitol, with its iconic dome and expansive wings, is a key landmark in the American architectural landscape.

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Carville Historic District
...d study of patients with Hansen's disease from 1894 until it was closed in the late 20th century. ...sen for its isolation, which was deemed necessary to prevent the spread of the disease.

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