Artillery Washington D.C. USA The Artillery Group [part of Ulysses S. Grant Memorial from National Mall, Washingtin DC] shows a caisson carrying three artillerymen and pulled by three horses. Astride the horse on the left is the guidon (flag) carrier who is signaling a sharp...
US Capitol | Apr03 |
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United States Capitol Washington DC, USA Contrary to popular belief, DC building height laws have never referenced the height of the Capitol building, which rises to 289 feet (88 m). Further adding evidence to this is the fact that the Capitol building is only the fifth tallest...
100 Years Of The Gift Of Trees | Mar27 |
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The Gift Of Trees Washington DC, USA The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring celebration in Washington, D.C., commemorating the March 27, 1912, gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City to the city of Washington. Mayor Ozaki donated the trees in an effort to enhance the growing friendship between the United States and Japan and also celebrate the continued close relationship between the two nations. More than 700,000 people visit Washington each year to admire the blossoming cherry trees that herald the beginning of spring in the nation’s capital. © Liviu Hrituleac |...
US Capitol | Mar22 |
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United States Capitol – East Side model replica from Capitol Visitor Center – Washington DC, USA The Capitol Grounds cover approximately 274 acres (1.11 km²), with the grounds proper consisting mostly of lawns, walkways, streets, drives, and planting areas....
Natural History | Fe...
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National Museum of Natural History Washingon D.C. USA The National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. Admission is free and the museum is open 364 days...
Washington Obelisk |...
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Washington Monument Washington DC, USA The Washington Monument is an obelisk near the west end of the National Mall in Washington, DC, built to commemorate the first U.S. president, General George Washington. The monument, made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, is both...
Lincoln Memorial | F...
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Lincoln Memorial Washington, D.C. The Lincoln Memorial is an American memorial built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865). It is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.[across from the Washington...
US Capitol | Jan22 |
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United States Capitol Washington D.C. USA The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the federal government of the United States. Located in Washington, D.C., it sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall....
Road to the White Ho...
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Road to the White House Washington D.C. USA The General Election for U.S Presidential Elections 2012 already Started. The United States presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 will be the 57th quadrennial presidential election. On December 17, 2012, the...