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 Air Force Memorial
With its soaring spires, this memorial enshrines the past in permanent remembrance of the pioneers of flight who came before.
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FDR Memorial
Dedicated in 1997 this memorial consists of four outdoor rooms, one for each of his elections to the presidency. More than a memorial to just one man, this work of outdoor art captures a period of our history and reminds us how great that generation really was.
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Fords Theater
It was a night that changed the history of our country forever. Listen to the minute by minute account of the events that led up to the crime that shocked the world! Also, don’t miss the Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour every Saturday night (July-October) meeting at the Jackson statue in Lafayette Square at 7pm. $10
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Jefferson Memorial
Dedicated in 1943, this memorial sits along the scenic tidal basin surrounded by Japanese Cherry Blossoms. Inside stands the 19 foot statue of the man who 'fought as hard for this country with his pen, as Washington did with the sword.'
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Korean War Memorial
With it's nineteen stainless steal statues, this memorial reminds its visitors that 'Freedom is not Free.' Hear thoughts about the memorial and stories from the men who were there!
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Lincoln Memorial
In 1938, William V. Rathvone recounted how as a 9 year-old school boy, he watched from fifteen feet away as the President gave his Gettysburg Address. It is the only known, first hand recording of that historic event.
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The U.S. Capitol
'Lady Freedom' stands proudly on top of her dome at 19 and 1/2 feet tall. She is the tallest statue in DC. Not by law, but by custom.
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Vietnam Memorial Wall
Dedicated in 1982, this sacred place has been one of the most visited memorials on the National Mall. Hear first hand accounts from the men who were there.
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Voice of America
The Voice of America, which first went on the air in 1942, is a multimedia international broadcasting service funded by the U.S. government. Their building is on Independence and Third Street, SW.
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Washington Monument
555 feet 5 1/8 of and inch tall
Hear the tale of how, in 1908, DC catcher Charles Street caught a ball dropped from the top of the Washington Monument. He won $500 and a well deserved place in DC history!
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The White House
James Hoban won $500 and a plot of land in DC for his Georgian style design. But after the original White House was burned in 1814, he was back to work on the reconstruction.
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WWII Memorial
"To some generations much is given. Of others much is asked. This generation has a rendezvous with destiny!" -FDR. Listen in to first hand accounts of WWII participants from the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. www.loc.gov/vets/
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