I & the Washington DC Monuments

                         United States Capitol Building....

The United States Capitol Building is arguably the most important building in Washington DC. It was built in 1793 and has been rebuilt, destroyed, and remodeled many times. Other than the Washington Monument, no other building is allowed to be taller than the Capitol Building, and the city plan and street numbers are all based around the building as the center of the city.
This is where the Legislative Branch of the United States government runs (both the House of Representatives and the Senate).

     

 

      

 The White House...

The White House is the official residence and office of the President of the United States and the first family. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and was built between 1792 and 1800. In 1814, during the war of 1812 it caught fire and much of the interior was damaged.

There are several sections of the White House, spread out over 6 floors (4 above, 2 below ground), including the Executive Residence, West Wing, Cabinet Room, Roosevelt Room, East Wing and Old Executive Office Building.

The Washington Monument...

It's right in the middle of the National Mall. It was built in honor of George Washington, stands at 555.5 ft. I took the night tour to the top. Its a magnificent view and you can see up to 30 miles in an direction.

View From the Top

World War II Memorial...

At one end of the reflecting pool are fifty pillars surrounding a fountain representing fifty states. They commemorate all those who sacrificed for the United States during World War II. The World War II memorial, located at one end of the reflecting pool . It is lit up at night, and you can see the Lincoln Memorial across the reflecting pool in the distance.

Lincoln Memorial....

Perhaps the most famous and most-highly visited Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial stands on the end of the

National Mall opposite the Capitol Building. it is dedicated to the memory of Abraham Lincoln, who most people claim as their favorite US president of all time for all that he stood for and accomplished in his time. The Memorial stands as a symbol of freedom, remembering the Civil War and Abolition, of which Lincoln was such a strong supporter. On either side of the large statue of lincoln are two famous speeches, carved into the stone walls.

 

 

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

At the foot of the Lincoln Memorial stands a reflecting pool where you can see the reflection of the Washington Monument further down the National Mall. Roughly 24 million visitors a year visit the National Mall, and many make it to the reflecting pool to take one of the better-known pictures of Washington DC. 

In 2009, President Barack Obama held his inaugural celebration on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, with around 400,000 watching around the
reflecting pool and the tidal basin.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Walk around the Tidal Basin to find the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, which has the most square

footage out of any of the other memorials. It is located along Cherry Tree Walk (visit here in Spring to see the full effect of the blossoming cherry trees).

As you walk through the memorial, you will walk through 12 hears of American History, separated by four sections, representing Roosevelt's four separate terms in office.

               Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Thomas Jefferson played one of the larger roles as a founding father during the birth of the United States and his words and ideals have shaped America ever since.

In this Memorial, Jefferson stands tall as a symbol of liberty (for which he fought throughout his life) looking out over the Tidal Basin.

United States Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the United States. The 9 justices are appointed by
the president and serve a life term (it only ends upon death, resignation, retirement, or impeachment). Most legal disputes are first heard at local and state courts, but may reach the Supreme Court if the matter has a large impact on the interpretation of the Constitution, the most important document in the United States Government.

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