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title: Thaddeus Stevens Lying in State in the Capitol Rotunda
author: Mathew Brady
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22083/thaddeus-stevens-lying-in-state-in-the-capitol-rot/
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updated: 2026-09-07
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# Thaddeus Stevens Lying in State in the Capitol Rotunda
_Authored by Mathew Brady_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22083.jpg)
## Image Caption
A Mathew Brady photograph of the casket of Thaddeus Stevens, lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda. His casket is guarded by Black soldiers. By Mathew Brady, August 1868.
National Archives at College Park
## Cite This Work
### APA
Brady, M. (2026, September 07). Thaddeus Stevens Lying in State in the Capitol Rotunda. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Brady, Mathew. "Thaddeus Stevens Lying in State in the Capitol Rotunda." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 07, 2026. .
### MLA
Brady, Mathew. "Thaddeus Stevens Lying in State in the Capitol Rotunda." *World History Encyclopedia*, 07 Sep 2026, .
## License & Copyright
[](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Remains_of_Thadeus_Steven_lying_in_state_-_NARA_-_530043.tif?page=1)Based on [Wikipedia](http://www.wikipedia.org/ "Wikipedia") content that has been reviewed, edited, and republished. [Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Remains_of_Thadeus_Steven_lying_in_state_-_NARA_-_530043.tif?page=1) by [**Mathew Brady**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Remains_of_Thadeus_Steven_lying_in_state_-_NARA_-_530043.tif?page=1). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 07 September 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.