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Arizona’s state seal speaks volumes: Ditat Deus is Latin for “God Enriches” and the drawing reflects the Five C’s of its early economy: Climate, Citrus, Cattle, Copper and Cotton. Liberty also has a major presence. Special thanks to Joe Kubacki (Sergeant at Arms in the Senate) for turning the lights on.)

New Mexico is proud to have the oldest capitol building in the country (built 1609-10), the only round capitol building, and the one with the highest elevation at 7000 feet!  (That explains the snow en route.)

The Mile-high Capitol may be under construction, but it doesn’t affect operations, tours or the splendor its grand staircase, first-class rotunda and beautiful brass. The only thing more enjoyable were the people I met…who all inspired me…. Big thanks to Molly, the Governor’s executive assistant, to Marisela who watches over Lincoln…and to serendipity. (The Liberty Bell and Ten Commandments are across the street in Lincoln Park…which is only fitting.)

Wyoming was first governing body to give women the right to vote, own property and have female governor. Amish cherry throughout, complete with imperfections built in, as they do, to honor God.  Lynnette, Cheri, Michelle, Melissa and the Gov, we’re all my Capitol Angels who made my visit exceptional!  (Plus Jeff outside who was born in Cheyenne, raised in Wisconsiin and was visiting from Chicago.)

The capitol building isn’t the only thing that makes Nebraska so unique, it’s also the only state in the country whose legislature is unicameral, that is, a single-chamber legislative body. And it’s  non-partisan. The inside was unlike any …other and so was the extra 14th floor rotunda (with Lincoln’s unifying words outlining the perimeter) and the observation deck. Check out these pics! No one is more prominent in Lincoln, than Lincoln; check out the Gettysburg […]

The Iowa State Capitol had the WOW Factor going on…from the outside, the dome, State Flag, the view, Law Library (staircase)’ the U.S.S. Iowa (Battleship) and Honoring Patriots. Lincoln, once again, was very prominent. The Iowa State Capitol had the WOW Factor going on…from the outside, the dome, State Flag, the view, Law Library (staircase)’ the U.S.S. Iowa (Battleship) and Honoring Patriots. Lincoln, once again, was very prominent.

The Kansas State Capitol, also known as the Kansas Statehouse and heavily adorned with copper, is open while under construction for tours and operation. Here are some great pics of Governor Brownback’s office (and assistant Zoie Kern), a fabulous (and first copper) staircase, House and Senate Chambers, Supreme Court, dome and favorite son President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Outside, Lincoln and Lady Liberty had prominent placement…as did the 50 Capitols Lincoln.

A stately Capitol atop a hill overlooking a river with Thomas Jefferson right out front. It not only had a unique sign at the entrance, it contained a legislative lounge painted with Missouri’s social history around it and over two hundred … quotes around the perimeter of the floors; plus Biblical quotes, the Ten Commandments (outside) and an incredibly impressive hall (or floor) dedicated to famous Missourians, like Harry Truman, Walt Disney, Dred Scott, Mark […]

Lincoln was prominent in Indy, and so was George Washington and Christopher Columbus.

Beautiful building by the same architect (Elijah Myers) who designed the Texas Capitol…and Colorado. Couldn’t find Lincoln, but Gov Blair (whose statue is in front and portrait hangs in Senate Chamber) was a good friend of Lincoln and is credited with starting the Republican Party in Jackson, MI. (Governor George Romney also prominently displayed.) Found three spiritual references, as well as In God We Trust.