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In March, we will be taking a trip to Washington, DC.
Let's start to think about and take a look at some of the things we might see while we're there. 1. The National Mall includes many famous monuments. Take a look at the map and some of the photos to get an idea of where we'll be. Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial Thomas Jefferson Memorial World War II Memorial Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Korean War Veteran's Memorial Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Virtual Tour of Memorials 2. The White House has been the home of every US President since John Adams in the 1800s. 3. The Smithsonian Institution is responsible for 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoo, and 9 Research Facilities. Museum of Natural History National Zoo Museum of American History National Air and Space Museum The Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) Museum of African American History and Culture American Art Gallery National Portrait Gallery Museum of the American Indian 4. The Supreme Court Building is where many important decisions have been made for our nation. 5. Capitol Hill is home to the federal of government of the United States. Take a look at some of the features of Capitol Hill. 6. The Library of Congress is the biggest library in the country. 7. The US Capitol is a place of history and leadership, it is the home of our legislative branch, Congress. America's Homepage Interactive Field Trip of the Nation's Capital The Monuments of Washington D.C. Babies of the National Zoo |
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