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Donald R. Kennon

Author of Washington Past and Present: A Guide to the Nation's Capital

15+ Works 183 Members 4 Reviews

About the Author

Donald R. Kennon is chief historian of the United States Capitol Historical Society.

Includes the names: Donald R. Kennon, Donald R. Kennon, Professor Donald R. Kennon

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Works by Donald R. Kennon

Washington Past and Present: A Guide to the Nation's Capital (1975) 78 copies

U S Capitol: Designing & Decorating A National Icon (Perspective On Art & Architect) (2000) — Editor — 20 copies

American Pantheon: Sculptural and Artistic Decoration of the U.S. Capitol (2004) 15 copies

Congress and the Emergence of Sectionalism: From the Missouri Compromise to the Age of Jackson (2008) — Editor — 13 copies

Inventing Congress: Origins & Establishment Of First Federal Congress (Perspective History Of Congres) (1999) 11 copies

The Committee on Ways and Means: A Bicentennial History 1789–1989 (1989) 8 copies

Congress and the Crisis of the 1850s (2011) 8 copies

A Republic for the Ages: The United States Capitol and the Political Culture of the Early Republic (United States… (1999) 7 copies

Lincoln, Congress, and Emancipation (2016) 7 copies

The Speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives: A Bibliography, 1789-1984 (The Johns Hopkins University Studies in… (1986) 7 copies

The Flag of the United States and State Flags, Seals & Mottoes (1989) 4 copies

Republic for the Ages : The United States Capitol and the Political Culture of the Early Republic 2 copies

The U.S. Captiol Historical Society: (1962-1992) A Brief History 1 copy

United States House of Representatives THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS (1989) 1 copy

US House of Representatives The Committee on Ways and Means A Bicentennial History, 1789-1989 1 copy

Associated Works

Montgomery C. Meigs and the Building of the Nation's Capital (2002) — Contributor — 12 copies

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Birthdate: 1948
Gender: male
Nationality: USA

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American Pantheon: Sculptural and Artistic… by Donald R. Kennon

This book is the latest addition to the series on the Perspectives on the Art and Architectural History of the United States Capitol. Leading scholars examine the political and aesthetic visions that shaped the art of the Capitol.

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USCHS | 2 other reviews | Sep 6, 2018 |

American Pantheon: Sculptural and Artistic… by Donald R. Kennon

This book is the latest addition to the series on the Perspectives on the Art and Architectural History of the United States Capitol. Leading scholars examine the political and aesthetic visions that shaped the art of the Capitol.

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USCHS | 2 other reviews | Sep 6, 2018 |

American Pantheon: Sculptural and Artistic… by Donald R. Kennon

This book is the latest addition to the series on the Perspectives on the Art and Architectural History of the United States Capitol. Leading scholars examine the political and aesthetic visions that shaped the art of the Capitol.

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USCHS | 2 other reviews | Aug 20, 2012 |

Washington Past and Present: A Guide to the Nation's… by Donald R. Kennon

Excellent visitors guide book of DC!

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JaneAustenNut | May 25, 2009 |

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ALA Notable Government Documents

Washington Past and Present: A Guide to the Nation's Capital (Federal Documents – 1984)

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Jenny B. Wahl Contributor

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Daniel Feller Contributor

Peter S. Onuf Contributor

Michael Les Benedict Contributor

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Herbert M. Druks

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Marie Sauer Lambremont

R. B. Bernstein

Spencer R. Crew Contributor

Brooks D. Simpson Contributor

Martin J. Hershock Contributor

Jenny Wahl Contributor

Matthew Glassman Contributor

Michael F. Holt Contributor

Karal Ann Marling Contributor

Steven C. Bullock Contributor

Teute Frerika J. Contributor

James Oakes Contributor

Len Travers Contributor

Michael Burlingame Contributor

David Grimsted Contributor

Jenny Bourne Contributor

Kenneth R. Bowling Contributor

Charles E. Brownell Contributor

James M. Jr. Banner Contributor

Orville Vernon Burton Contributor

Damie Stillman Contributor

L. Diane Barnes Contributor

Beverly Wilson Palmer Contributor

Melvin Yazawa Contributor

Seymour Drescher Contributor

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Works: 15
Also by: 1
Members: 183
Popularity: #118,259
Rating: 3.8

Reviews: 4
ISBNs: 20

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