The Lincoln Memorial is another great stop in our nation’s capital. Take time to not only capture pictures of the great statue of Abraham Lincoln who brought the United States through one of the hardest times in our nation’s history but also read the texts engraved into the walls of the memorial. Particularly in Washington D.C., make the effort to read the inscriptions and signs that are throughout the city.
Other memorials include the Korean War memorial, the World War II memorial, and the Vietnam War memorial. Show respect to those who have given their lives for America’s freedom. May one’s appreciation of the liberty grow while visiting these war memorials. Stop complaining about little petty things one does not have, and be thankful for all that one does have. Americans can be good at forgetting what is really important.
The tallest monument in Washington D.C. is the Washington Monument. The base of the structure is surrounded by fifty United States’ flags, one for each state. Visitors can either climb hundreds of stairs to get to the top or ride the elevator up to look out over the capital city.
The Jefferson Memorial honors one of America’s founding fathers and our third president, Thomas Jefferson. His statue stands in the center of a domed building. Make sure to read the words that are carved into the stone walls.
A tour of the White House would be a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime experience. Washington D.C. is full rich experiences.
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