Congressman Tim Moore (R-NC) revealed a secret tunnel underneath the Capitol in a video, showing a staircase that British soldiers allegedly used to invade during the War of 1812. This hidden passage, located beneath the Lincoln Room, connects to the historical 'Burning of Washington' event where British forces set fire to key government buildings, including the Capitol. The congressman highlighted that such hidden areas remain from the original 1700s construction, providing insight into the past. Visitors occasionally have access to explore this subterranean structure.
'You can see there's a passageway,' Moore said as the camera pointed down to show the inside of the hidden stairwell.
'These were old stairs that used to be here but were closed off,' Moore said. 'Believe it or not, my big self [has] actually gotten down and more importantly out of this hole.'
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