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Benjamin Brown (B.B.) French (1800–1870) lived in Washington, D.C. for nearly 40 years, holding a number of publically appointed positions in the government. During his time as Commissioner of Public Buildings he played a role in building the Capitol Dome, extensions to the U.S. Capitol, and oversaw a number of historical events including the Gettysburg Address and the funeral of Abraham Lincoln.

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Public domain This image is a work of an employee of the Architect of the Capitol, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, all images created or made by the Architect of the Capitol are in the public domain in the United States. Architect of the Capitol logo

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