1. Washington D. C. Our Nation’s Capital
Monuments and memorials are built to honor or remember a person or group of people. These people changed our history and shaped our nation. These monuments were built so that future generations would remember how our country was formed. Let’s take a closer look at some of the monuments and important landmarks in Washington D.C.
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Why is Washington D.C. located here?
Who is Washington D.C. named after?

2. Click here to listen to the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
American Symbols
American Flag
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Star Spangled Banner.
United States Seal
Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
Bald Eagle
American symbols
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slide show set to the
National Anthem being sung.

3. Other American Symbols
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Statue of Liberty
Mount Rushmore
St. Louis Gateway Arch
America’s National Parks
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4. The White House Click here to take a virtual tour of the White House
The White House is where the President lives and works. It is located on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Every President has lived here except George Washington.

5. The White House Movies of the rooms found in the White House
A tour of the artwork found in the White House
An eagle spotting expedition in the White House

6. Take a virtual tour of the Capitol Building
The Capitol of the United States houses the legislative branch of government. From the center there is a building on either side. One for the House of Representatives and one for the Senate. Do you know what they do here?
View of the Capitol building from the air.
Capitol Building
Take a virtual tour of the Capitol Building
Kids Tour

7. This statue called the Armed Forces sits atop the dome of the Capitol.
Capitol Building
During the War of 1812, the British troops burned down the building. Thankfully it started to rain and put the fire out. The building was then rebuilt and a statue was added.
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This statue called the Armed Forces sits atop the dome of the Capitol.
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8. Take a virtual tour of George Washington’s home in Mount Vernon
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument was built as a memorial to George Washington, first President of the United States.
Washington Monument
The reflecting pool lies between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.
Take a virtual tour of George Washington’s home in Mount Vernon

9. Take a virtual tour of the
This monument was started in 1843 however, it had to be postponed. Can you tell where they stopped and started building again after the Civil War? This is the way it looked for 25 yrs! \ There are 50 flags around the base of the monument. Can you guess why?
Washington Monument 2
Take a virtual tour of the
Washington Monument.

10. Declaration of Independence.
Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
This memorial was built for Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States and the author of the
Declaration of Independence.

11. Inside the Jefferson Memorial
There is a bronze statue 19 feet tall on a 6 foot slab of Minnesota granite. Quotations from the Declaration of Independence are engraved on the walls inside.
Jefferson statue
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12. Virtual Tour of outside memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Virtual Tour of outside memorial
This memorial was built as a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln and the nation he fought to preserve during the Civil War. It has 36 Doric columns, one for each state at the time of Lincoln’s death.
Lincoln Memorial

13. Inside the Lincoln Memorial
President Lincoln is made of marble and is 19 feet tall. He sits both gentle and powerful, with one hand clenched for when our country was at war, and the other relaxed for times of peace.
Lincoln Statue
Take a virtual tour of the
Lincoln Memorial

14. World War ll Memorial
(Photo by Richard Latoff)
View from the Washington Monument
WW II Memorial
This memorial was built to honor the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home.

15. World War ll Memorial
Field of 4,000 Gold Stars honors more than 400,000 lives lost during the war
There are 50 pillars surrounding a beautiful fountain.
WW II Memorial 2
Visit the official website.
(Photos by Richard Latoff)

16. Original photograph by Joe Rosenthal
Iwo Jima Monument
It's the world's tallest bronze statue. It's stands 78 feet high. A cloth flag flies from the pole.
These 5 marines were pictured raising the American Flag after the deadly battle on an island off the coast of Japan in the Pacific Ocean.
Original photograph by Joe Rosenthal
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The monument is dedicated to the 6,821 Americans who died at Iwo Jima during WWII in Japan.

17. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The V-shaped memorial consists of two, 250-ft walls of black granite and was designed by an architect from Ohio. The walls are inscribed with the names of the more than 58,000 U.S. men and women who were killed or missing in the Vietnam War.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This monument is in the shape of a “V.” Can you guess why? There are 3 possibilities.
Take a virtual tour of the
Vietnam Veterans
Memorial Wall

18. Korean War Veterans Memorial
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Korean War Memorial
This memorial consists of 19 larger-than-life U.S. ground troopers equipped for battle, moving toward an American flag. Photographs of real soldiers were used to carve the faces into the granite.

19. Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Veterans from all the nation's wars are buried in the cemetery, from the American Revolution through Operation Iraqi Freedom. There are 260,000 people buried here.
Arlington National Cemetry
Click here to visit their official website.

20. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Located in the Arlington National Cemetery
The unknown soldiers buried here represent the missing and unknown service members for four different wars. Being buried at Arlington gives families a place to grieve and pray.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Honor Guard stands watch over their graves, ensuring they rest in peace. These Americans have not only given their lives, but their identities for our freedom and way of life.

21. Map of the Washington D. C. Area
Google Earth Tour
Interactive Map
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the interactive map.

22. Websites Used American Symbols Star Spangled Banner Sung
Star Spangled Banner Sung
The White House
Capital Building Tour
Virtual Tours of Monuments
World War II Website
Arlington National Cemetery
Interactive Map (1994 version)
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