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Located on the western side of the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most important landmarks in the United States. Completed in the 1920s, the temple-like building contains a 19-foot marble statue of the famous... more
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texas nomads said
… place.On Sunday I headed out early and wound up at the Lincoln Memorial at the exact same time… continue reading »
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When it was unveiled in 1982, nothing but controversy met the design of Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the 58,000 Americans who died in the Vietnam War or remain missing in action. Maya Ying Lin may have been no more than a 21-ye... more
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The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln here on April 14, 1865, overshadowed this theater for most of its history. Ford's opened just four years before that fateful night. Restored to its 1865 appearance, Ford's is again... more
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Long before the establishment of Washington, DC, Alexandria was a town centered in politics and commerce. The founding fathers often met here to discuss freedom and revolution. Visit Robert E. Lee's boyhood home and that of his... more
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stojkovicd said
… day or two we will be doing the tour around the old town Alexandria to the Potomac River.… continue reading »
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Completed in 1943 on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson’s birth, the Jefferson Memorial is located on the shore of the Tidal Basin of the Potomac River, north of the National Mall. The building consists of a 54-column-enc... more
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This monument is not only a memorial to the nation's 32nd president, but also a remembrance of the people of his time. The monument stretches along the Tidal Basin with four outdoor gallery rooms, connected by granite passagewa... more
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texas nomads said
… at night), and maybe the FDR memorial, but by this time, the scone I had at 9am had worn off long ago… continue reading »
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Since opening in 2002, the International Spy Museum has become one of the most popular attractions in the capitol. The 64,000 square-foot museum covers espionage from 2,000 years ago all the way through the present-day, with ar... more
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Nickthewelshman said
…. The majority of the rest of the day was spent visiting the international spy museum, which is nothing special… continue reading »
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As the home of the legislative branch of the government, the Capitol is one of the most important sites in the United States. Utilizing neoclassical architecture with an expansive design encompassing 4 acres, the Capitol houses... more
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IUP Cook Honors College said
… the day looking at the Supreme Court, the U.S. Capitol, and the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History… continue reading »
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Dedicated on May 29, 2004, the World War II Memorial is the first national memorial to honor "Americans who took up the struggle during the Second World War and made the sacrifices to perpetuate the gift our forefathers entrust... more
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The largest mosque in the United States, the Islamic Center is built of white limestone and has a 162-foot-high minaret. Within, stained-glass windows and fine Persian carpets contribute to the mosque's ornate and lavish artist... more
Springfield Travel Experiences
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Home by the seat of our pants
Most of the time, we are pretty conservative when we choose dates to travel. Because we are able to fly non-rev, we try... Continue reading »
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Washington DC
We arrived in Washington DC at 7am after a 9 hour train journey. We both managed to get about 5 hours sleep each which was a bit surprisi... Continue reading »
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Brick and Blossoms
After spending three months in Alexandria I ought to write an eloquent and thorough review of the town, akin to all the others that I pas... Continue reading »
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A Crazy Finish To Go With My Crazy Start!!
Anyone who read my first two entries knows I didn't have the easiest time getting over to Europe well the return was even worse!I, of cou... Continue reading »
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DC It All!!
Day 2 in Washington has opened our eyes to what an amazing and historical city this actually is. We booked a bus tour (complete with guid... Continue reading »
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