Will Congress Save the “Sistine Chapel of the New Deal”?

The Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building in Washington, D.C., is home to some of the most significant New Deal art, including murals and sculptures that have earned it the nickname “Sistine Chapel of the New Deal.” The Trump administration planned to sell the building, threatening these irreplaceable works. However, Congress is now considering measures to preserve these invaluable pieces of American cultural heritage. This move is crucial not just for art lovers, but for everyone who values the historical and cultural legacy of the New Deal era. The fate of these murals could set a precedent for how we treat significant cultural artifacts in the future.