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Washington Monuments and Memorials

Washington Monument
Located at 15th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W, the famous marble obelisk, honoring America's first President, is the tallest structure in the nation's Capital and will remain so by law. Elevators take you to the top of the 555-foot monument for a spectacular view of the city. Open 8:00 a.m. to midnight daily, April through Labor Day. Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Labor Day through March.

Lincoln Memorial
Located at 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W is one of the most impressive sights in Washington -- the memorial to our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, especially under dramatic night lighting. The giant seated figure of Lincoln overlooks the Reflecting Pool toward the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building. Memorial walls are inscribed with passages from the Gettysburg Address and the Inaugural Addresses of President Lincoln. Open 8:00 a.m. to midnight daily.

Jefferson Memorial
Located on the Tidal Basin at 14th Street, S.W., the memorial to our third President, Thomas Jefferson, celebrates his architectural as well as governmental influence in America. A 19-foot bronze figure of Jefferson dominates the interior, and the walls are inscribed with his most famous writings -- including excerpts. Open 8:00 a.m. to midnight daily.

Arlington National Cemetery
Located on Memorial Drive in Arlington, Virginia, here is the final resting place of thousands of American soldiers, sailors and airmen, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its precision-drill honor guard. President John F. Kennedy is buried here, his grave adorned with an eternal flame. Open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, April through Labor Day. Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, Labor Day through March.

Marine Corps War Memorial
Located on the George Washington Parkway between Arlington National Cemetery and Rosslyn, Virginia, the Marine Corp War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue) honors the soldiers about whom Admiral Nimitz said, "uncommon valor was a common virtue." The Marine Drum & Bugle Corp and the Silent Drill Platoon perform a flag-lowering ceremony on Tuesday evenings in the summer.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Located at 21st Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women of the armed forces who served in the Vietnam War. The names of more than 58,000 who gave their lives or remain missing are listed in the chronological order they became casualties, on the black granite panels. Open 8:00 a.m. to midnight daily.

Korean War Veterans Memorial
Located southeast of the Lincoln Memorial along Independence Avenue, S.W., the Korean War Veterans Memorial is the most recent addition to the National Mall. It is dedicated to all those who served during The Korean War (1950 - 1954), the first major conflict of the Cold War. The memorial was authorized by Congress in 1986, and dedicated on July 27, 1995, the 42nd Anniversary of the Armistace. It is a garden memorial that includes a reflecting pool, life-size statues depicting servicemen, and a black granite wall with murals of actual men and women who served in the Korean War. Open 8:00 a.m. to midnight daily.

United States Navy Memorial
Located between Seventh and Ninth Streets, N.W., on Pennsylvania Avenue, this Memorial honors the men and women of the United States Navy, and centers on a circular plaza bearing the world's largest map of the world. A 7 ft. statue called the Lone Sailor stands on the map and represents all who have served or will serve in the Navy. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Open noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.