One of the must see places in DC
The Washington Monument was formally dedicated on February 22, 1885, and at the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in the world; it remains the tallest stone structure in the world.
go to the top it's amazing!
Beautiful in the early evening. Walk through and pet the dog.
This tribute features outdoor galleries, statues and inscriptions meant to represent the 32nd U.S. president’s time in office, from 1933 to 1945.
I'm not sure why people are coming up and taking pic in the bread line with smiles on. It was not a happy time.
As beautiful as you'd expect. It truly is a wonder to be in front of, and the views are phenomenal.
President Obama spoke at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Read more.
Construction began in 1914, and the memorial was opened to the public in 1922. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd by the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 .
A must visit. Great photo ops.
This memorial, dedicated in 2004, honors the 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during World War II (1939-45).
This is my great-grandfather, who is a WWII vet, standing in front of the memorial. He is 98 1/2. He thought the memorial was great.
Take a walk around the tidal basin to this beautiful place. There is parking along the Potomac.
President Roosevelt asked the Commission of Fine Arts about the possibility of erecting a memorial to Thomas Jefferson. Construction went from 1938-43, & Roosevelt laid the first cornerstone himself.
Designed by John Russell Pope, the Memorial was built between 1939 and 1943. The bronze statue of Jefferson, added in 1947, is 19ft tall and weighs 10,000lbs.
Beautiful open space to honor and reflect
President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden linked arms and sang "We Shall Overcome" during the dedication ceremony. Read more.
King is the FIRST African-American honored with a memorial on or near the National Mall in DC! See great examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM
This is a quiet space of reflection. You can feel the weight of history here, and even still see its impact with flowers laid about the monument.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and celebrate those who served. Read more.
The memorial currently consists of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial & the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, where over 58,000 names are engraved.
This is a great memorial. It's definitely worth a visit (especially if you enjoy history) though it is pretty solemn.
Dedicated in 1995, this memorial honors the U.S. military members who served in the Korean War (1950-53). More than 54,000 Americans were killed, while more than 100,000 others were wounded.
19 Statues: 14 Army, 2 Marines, 1 Navy, 1 Air Force. Each weighs~1,000 lbs. Reflected on the wall it creates the image of a total of 38 statues, symbolic of the 38th Parallel & 38 months of the war. Read more.
Some of the best, most overlooked statues in DC. Check the detail on the horse-drawn artillery statues on the south end.
This memorial to Grant, the American Civil War general and 18th U.S. president, was dedicated in 1922, the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Did you know that his born name was Hiram Ulysses Grant? He had it changed so his trunks didn't bear the initials HUG.
This is a really nice spot to stop in the center of the island.
Incredibly impressive. What makes it even more special, the vets who are there, love to talk about their experience. To hear history first hand like that is incredible.
R.I.P. Samuel W. Sowerbutts
Completed in 1931, the Peristyle Doric Temple was the first war memorial on the Mall, and lists all 499 DC residents who lost their lives in the war, regardless of their rank, race, or gender.
Hidden gem. Great spot for a few running laps or even just a walk. Great statue of Teddy!
Peace, tranquility, beauty, and every other minute 100 decibels of raw aviation fury.
In honor of his love of nature, this 88-acres island was presented to the nation by the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1931. The memorial was built in 1960 by Eric Grugler and Paul Manship
Don't forget the five elements pagoda across the Basin
#CherryBlossoms: Japanese and U.S. dignitaries gather April 3 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to light the 360-year-old Japanese stone lantern that Japan gave to the United States in 1954. Read more.
Be sure to ring the memorial bell!
Bell not working :-(
Best in early spring when the trees are in bloom.
Remember that never in the history of the U.S. Military has a woman been drafted! Thank You, and Welcome Home!
1993 addition to Vietnam Memorial. Honors efforts of more than 265,000 women who served during war. Sculpted by Glenna Goodacre who is mother to supermodel Jill Goodacre. Full site history here<LINK> Read more.
Looks like some allusion to The Pieta.
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