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he U.S. Capitol Historical Society kept regu-
lar lectures on the schedule through the end of
2017. September's talk featured James Head, who
spoke about Howard Chandler Christy's life. Chris-
ty may be now best known for his Signers painting
in the Capitol (and he also painted a number of por-
traits that hang in the Capitol complex), but during
his life his illustrations featuring his iconic "Christy
girl" and salacious divorce proceedings dominated
headlines.
Matthew Restall followed in October with an
examination of the visual depictions of African and
Native Americans in the Capitol, which he argued
articulate a white, nineteenth-century view of other
groups. Restall's talk is available at https://www.c-
span.org/. In November, author Mark Ozer returned
to present his latest book on DC history, Washing-
ton DC: e World Capital in the American Cen-
tury 1940-1990. Ozer argued that this period of the
twentieth century saw Washington, D.C. come into
its own as a world, not just national, capital city.
Pamela Scott concluded the autumn series aer
this issue went to press; her talk focused on historical
maps of Washington. Check www.uschs.org for any
updates and to sign up to receive emails about our
2018 lectures and events!
More Brown Bag Lectures Throughout the Fall
James Head signs copies of his book, An Affair with Beauty—e
Mystique of Howard Chandler Christy: An Affair with Youth.
Mark Ozer (right)
Wednesday, January 17
James Lancel McElhinney (independent scholar, visual
artist, oral historian): speaking on Seth Eastman paintings
in the Capitol
Friday, January 26
Mary Jo Binker (e Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project):
speaking on Eleanor Roosevelt, Senator Arthur Vanden-
berg, and the UN; co-sponsored with the U.S. Capitol
Visitor Center.
Wednesday, February 21
Matthew Costello (White House Historical Association):
speaking on George Washington's vacant tomb in the Capitol
Wednesday, March 14
Elise Friedland (e George Washington University & a
Capitol Fellow): speaking about Constantino Brumidi
Additional lunchtime lectures are planned for April and May.
See www.uschs.org for the most up-to-date information.
Save the Dates! 2018 History Events
Planning is underway for more history events in 2018! Stayed tuned to www.uschs.org for the latest information about
annual events like the Black History Month Lecture and the spring symposium. USCHS has also scheduled these talks:
