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Union
Station
When it was built in 1907, the Station covered more ground than
any other building in the United States and was the largest
train station in the world. Today Union Station is the most
exciting and dynamic shopping destination in the country. |
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United
States Capitol Building
The construction of the Capitol began in 1793, and for over
a century it was the only building created for the use of the
nation's legislature. In fact, the Capitol initally housed not
only the Congress but also the Library of Congress, the Supreme
Court, the district courts, and other offices. |
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United
States Botanical Gardens
The United States Botanical Garden it is the oldest continually
operating botanic garden in the United States. A botanic garden
at the seat of our government was a dream of several of our
nation's forefathers including our first president, George Washington. |
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Library
of Congress
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural
institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress.
It is also the largest library in the world, with more than
120 million items on approximately 530 miles of bookshelves |
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Supreme
Court
The Supreme Court did not have a building of its own until 1935,
146th year of its existence. |
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Inside
Washington, D.C. |
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The
National Zoo
The National Zoo, a 163-acre park in the heart of Washington,
D.C., is home to a wonderfully diverse animal collection, ranging
from hummingbirds to elephants. |
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Smithsonian
Institution
The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex
and research organization. Composed of 14 museums and the National
Zoo |
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Lincoln
Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial was built to resemble a Greek temple. It
has 36 Doric columns, one for each state at the time of Lincolns
death. A sculpture by Daniel Chester French of a seated Lincoln
is in the center of the memorial chamber. |
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Jefferson
Memorial
Thomas Jefferson-political philosopher, architect, musician,
book collector, scientist, horticulturist, diplomat, inventor,
and third President of the United States-looms large in any
discussion of what Americans are as a people. |
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Roosevelt
Memorial
Located along the famous Cherry Tree Walk on the Tidal Basin
near the national mall, this is a memorial not only to FDR,
but also to the era he represents. |
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US
Holocaust Memorial Museum
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum is America's national institution
for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust
history, and serves as this country's memorial to the millions
of people murdered during the Holocaust. |
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National
Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent
federal agency that preserves our nation's history and defines
us as a people by overseeing the management of all federal records.
It will reopen on September 13, 2003. |
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Vietnam
Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial serves as a testament to the sacrifice
of American military personnel during one of this nation's least
popular wars. |
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Korean
War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors those Americans who
answered the call, those who worked and fought under the trying
of circumstances, and those who gave their lives for the cause
of freedom. |
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Washington
Monument
Alone among the Founders of the United States George Washington
earned the title "Father of his Country" in recognition
of his leadership in the cause of American independence. |
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US
Mint
The primary mission of the United States Mint is to produce
an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the nation to
conduct its trade and commerce. |
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Great
Falls National Park
The park is known for two things, its scenic beauty at the head
of Potomac River fall line and the historic Patowmack Canal.
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The
White House
Historical and current information on White House activities. |
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Outside
Washington, D.C. |
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George
Washington's Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon was home to George Washington for over 45 years.
Here he made his life with his wife Martha, returned from war,
retired from public life, practiced pioneering farming methods,
and left an indelible stamp of his personality and private tastes. |
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Arlington
National Cemetary
Arlington Mansion and 200 acres of ground immediately surrounding
it were designated officially as a military cemetery June 15,
1864, by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. |
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The
Pentagon
The Pentagon, headquarters of the Department of Defense, is
one of the world's largest office buildings. |
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