North America - Washington, DC - Day 2

On Day 2 of my visit to Washington D.C., I saw The National Air and Space Museum, The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, and The Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Memorial.

I looked for the dog tags on each of the 3 statues.  I found one around the neck.   

A dog tag on a shoe. I did not find the 3rd statues tag.  I'll have to go back, again.



The Vietnam Women's Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War, most of whom were nurses

description by Wikipedia

One of the best, I could have spent all day here. There are many exhibits, a movie to watch and if you want a snack there is a small food court. So much to see.

Eastern Air Transport U.S. Mail, No. 19

The Spirit of St. Louis

Mercury Friendship 7

Space Ship One

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington D.C. dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, and to the era he represents.  (Description by Wikipedia)

 "I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a New Deal for the American People."
July 2, 1932

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

March 4, 1933

"I see one-third of a nation ill-housed, ill-clad, ill-nourished." "The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."

January 20, 1937

"Among American citizens, there should be no forgotten men and no forgotten races."

October 26, 1936

  



North America - Washington, DC - Day 1

In September 2016, I spent 3 days in Washington, DC.  Here are a few photos of some of the places I visited.

My first stop was Ford's Theatre, the site of where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. I took the tour. There are 4 parts to this venue.

The theatre walk-through. On this Saturday, a National Park Service Ranger gave a 30-minute lecture on the events leading up to the assassination.

Located right across the street is The Peterson House where Lincoln passed away.



The tour takes you to through the house and passes the bedroom where Lincoln died.

The exit of the Peterson Building takes you to the 3rd floor of the Lincoln Museum and Aftermath exhibits.



 This is at Level 3,  looking down at the Lincoln Books Tower.

White House Visitor's Center

Photo and Description provided by National Park Service

U.S. Department of the Interior

On my way to the White House, I stopped by the White House Visitor's Center located at 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. I thought I'd pick up a few maps.  What a surprise!  This is a newly 12.5 million dollar venue. "Visitors can explore an interactive touchscreen tour of the White House, view over 90 artifacts from the White House collection, shop at the White House Historical Association retail store, and view the 14-minute film, "White House: Reflections From Within."

U.S. Department of Treasury, I thought the Statue was Alexander Hamilton but it is not him.

Sculptor James Earle Fraser created the statue of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, which stands in front of the southern facade facing Alexander Hamilton Place and The Ellipse beyond, and that of Albert Gallatin, the fourth and longest-serving Secretary, which stands before the northern entrance.^[5]

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 The White House was getting prepared for the Presidential Inauguration ceremony which was taking place on January 20, 2017.

The Sculpture of Albert Einstein is located outside the National Academy of Sciences. The bronze figure is 12 feet high!

I made it to the Washington Monument.

Stay Tuned for Part 2

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, National Air, and Space Museum and Arlington National Cemetery