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Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol
World War II Memorial
Memorial Bridge, Lincoln Memorial, WashingtonMonument
President Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
As home to our nation's government,Washington, D.C., is one of the most powerful
cities in the world. Steeped in history and richin culture, D.C. provides ample opportunitiesfor students to celebrate the past and preparefor the future.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers
John F. Kennedy Gravesite and Eternal Flame
See the Changing of the Guard ceremony atthe Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Eternal
Flame at President John F. Kennedy'sgravesite, and the Space Shuttle ChallengerMemorial.
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Iwo Jima Memorial
The Marine Corps War Memorial
"Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue."
The Marine Corps War Memorial
Flag raisers forever immortalized in bronze
Commonly referred to as the Iwo JimaMemorial, the Marine Corps War Memorial in
Arlington, VA, is dedicated to all Marines whohave given their lives in the defense of theUnited States since 1775.
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September 11 Memorial
A permanent outdoor installation thathonors the memory of the 184 victimskilled at the Pentagon during theSeptember 11 attacks.
Crowd at the dedication on Sept. 11, 2008
First inscribed memorial unit unveiled atdedication
Dedication ceremony marking the start ofconstruction on the Pentagon Memorial
September 11 Memorial
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The United States Capitol Building
Library of Congress
Capitol Hill
Aerial view of Capitol Hill
Capitol Visitor Center (U.S. Capitol): A neweducational center welcomes visitors to the
place where Congress meets to decide law (byappointment)
Capitol Hill is home to more than just theCapitol Building: the U.S. Supreme Court andLibrary of Congress are located just off theeast front of the Capitol.
United States Supreme Court"
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NationalArchives
The National Archives
Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
Signatures on the Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
At the National Archives, visitors view theCharters of Freedom: the originalDeclaration of Independence, theConstitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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Fords Theatre/Petersen House
The Presidential Box
Fords Theatre
Petersen House: The House Where Lincoln Died
Bust of Lincoln
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincolnwas mortally shot by John Wilkes Booth while
attending a play in Fords Theatre. Lincolnpassed away across the street insidePetersons Boarding House.
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Washington Monument
Washington Monument as seen from the Iwo Jima Memorial
Washington Monument as seen from the WWIIMemorial
Washington Monument as seen from theVietnam Wall
The most visible memorial in D.C., theWashington Monument rises 555 feet
above the National Mall. In addition tobeing the tallest structure in D.C., it isalso the tallest stone monument in theworld.
Looking up at the Washington Monument
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Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
InteractiveActivities at Mount Vernon
Washingtons Mount Vernon Estate
The Tombs of George and Martha Washington
President George Washingtons homelocated in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Monuments and Memorials
Vietnam War Memorial
Vietnam Women's Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Students pay tribute to fallen soldiers at anumber of sites including the World War
II Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial,the Korean War Memorial, and theVietnam Women's Memorial.
World War II Memorial
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Monuments and Memorials
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Kennedy Center
FDR Memorial
President Memorials and Monuments
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Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Castle
Inside the Smithsonian Natural HistoryMuseum
The Moon Rock at the Air & Space Museum
The Natural History Museum
In 1829, British scientist James Smithsondied and in his will he left his estate,
valued at over half a million dollars, tothe people of the United States to foundan establishment for the increase anddiffusion of knowledge.
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White House
White House
A Photo Opportunity at the White House
APhoto Opportunity at the White House
The White House as seen from the Ellipse
The home of the President and his familyas well as the official office for the
Executive Branch of our government,whose job is to execute or carry out thelaws of our nation.
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