What if the United States Capitol tells a story most Americans have never been taught? Larry O'Connor had the privilege of joining Speaker of the House Speaker Johnson for a private tour of the U.S. Capitol alongside pastors, Christian leaders, ministry leaders, radio hosts, podcasters, and commentators. This wasn't the tour offered to the public. It was an intimate look at the faith, history, and symbolism woven throughout one of America's most important buildings. We brought our cameras so you could come with us. Together, we'll explore remarkable places few Americans ever see, including: • The Capitol Rotunda and John Trumbull's famous painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence • National Statuary Hall and the inspiring story of John Quincy Adams and Abraham Lincoln • The historic Office of the Speaker of the House and the breathtaking Speaker's Balcony overlooking the National Mall • The Capitol Prayer Room, where our tour concluded with a moving time of prayer for our nation, for Speaker Johnson, and for all who are called to serve Throughout this journey, Speaker Johnson explains how the Founders' understanding of God, liberty, and human dignity shaped the American experiment and how those ideas continue to echo throughout the halls of Congress today. Whether you're passionate about American history, the Christian faith, the Constitution, or simply curious about parts of the Capitol rarely seen by the public, you'll find this to be a memorable and thought-provoking experience. 0:00 "The barbarians are inside the gate." 2:37 Inside the Rotunda: "It feels almost sacred." 9:36 The six words that make America unlike any nation before it: God over king 14:04 Why "In God We Trust" was carved above the Speaker as a rebuke to the Soviets 19:39 John Quincy Adams collapses fighting slavery: "Duty is ours. Results are God's." 22:15 The freshman congressman who carried his casket: Abraham Lincoln 27:34 Team USA hockey FaceTimes the Speaker's sick 15-year-old son 30:14 The "deal of the art": how a Jefferson portrait ended up in the corner 38:30 30 minutes of prayer, then the Big Beautiful Bill broke loose 43:04 The 4 words hidden just above every State of the Union Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Friday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Listen to LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=ytdescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcom