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The White HouseLincoln Memorial
Washington MemorialFDR Memorial
MLK Jr. MemorialWorld War II MemorialVietnam War Memorial
Korean War MemorialSmithsonian Museum
The Capitol BuildingArlington National Cemetery
Iwo Jima Mount Vernon Estate
Union County Middle School
October 25 - 27
Washington, D.C.
2012
Union County Middle School
October 25 - 27
“Action Packed!”“Exciting!”
“Historical!”
“Powerful!”“Educational!”
“Unforgettable!”
Washington, D.C.
2012
The “Mall” is a large strip of grass about two miles long.
Steps of the CapitolLincoln Memorial
Washington MonumentReflecting Pool
The Mall is mainly for walking, jogging,
exhibitions, festivals, and protests.
The Mall
Union County Middle School
October 25 - 27
Reflecting Pool
The White HouseIt is home to every president
since 1800.
The building was burned by the British in the War of 1812, during
the Madison administration.
It was painted to hide the fire damage in 1817 and was
completely rebuilt between 1948-1952.
The president works in the West Wing/Oval Office.
First family lives on the second floor.
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922.
It has 36 marble columns representing the number of states
when Lincoln was president.
Inside the Memorial, there is a 19-ft. statue of Lincoln along with two
famous speeches: Second Inaugural Address and the
Gettysburg Address.
It is where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Honoring the 16th President
Abraham Lincoln from 1861 - 1865
Washington Monument
It is slightly over 555’ tall!
“No building shall be taller in Washington D.C. than the
Monument, itself.”
Construction began in 1848 and ended in 1885 with Civil War and funding slowing the
process.
Fifty flags surround the Monument.
Honoring the 1st President
George Washingtonfrom 1789 - 1797
Jefferson Memorial
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States.
It was completed in 1943 on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson’s
birth.
Its design reflects Jefferson’s taste in architecture, resembling his
home, Monticello (VA).
Inside the Monument, there is a 19-ft. statue and words of his
famous writings (Declaration of Independence).
Honoring the 3rd President
Thomas Jeffersonfrom 1801 – 1809
Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial
It was designed by Maya Ying Lin and opened in 1982.
It consists of two black granite walls that form the letter “V”.
It is 525 ft. long and there are 58,000+ names on the Wall of
those killed or missing in action (some women).
Missing
Confirmed Dead
Missing Return Alive
Missing Death Confirmed
FDR MemorialThe Memorial was
dedicated in 1997 and covers 7.5 acres.
Water serves as an icon because at a young age,
Roosevelt enjoyed fishing and sailing.
It consists of four outdoor rooms with five distinct
waterfalls.
Single Large Drop: DepressionMultiple Stair-Step: Tennessee Valley Authority
Chaotic Falls: World War IIStill Pool: Roosevelt’s Death
Combination: Reflection of Entire Presidency
Honoring the 32nd President
Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 - 1945
MLK Jr. Memorial
It is located at 1964 Independence Avenue (after the Civil Rights Act of 1964
became law).
The memorial opened in 2011 on four acres.
It is the only to commemorate an African-American individual.
It centers on a line from MLK Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech: “Out of a mountain of despair,
a stone of hope.“
World War II Memorial The memorial was dedicated in 2004----just days prior to Memorial
Day.
The memorial has 56 pillars (50 states and territories, District of
Columbia, and five areas of “ownership” - Puerto Rice, U.S.
Virgin Islands.)
It has two arches: Atlantic and Pacific Warfronts.
“Kilroy was Here” engravings found on American equipment
suggested to be a codename for an Allied spy???
There is a “Freedom Wall” with 4,048 stars---each representing 100 Americans who died in the
war.
Korean War Memorial The memorial was dedicated on July 27, 1992, the 42nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the war (1950-
1953).
The memorial has 19 stainless steel statues (over 7’ tall) representing a
squad on patrol.
The bushes represent the terrain of Korea.
The reflection of the 19 soldiers symbolizes (38)---representing the 38th
parallel.
The 22 members of the U.N. that contributed troops are represented.
Inscriptions list the number killed, wounded, MIA, and POW.
“Freedom is Not Free.”
U.S. Dead – 54,246U.S. Wounded – 103, 284U.S. Captured – 7,140U.S. Missing – 8,177
Arlington National CemeteryIt has been fully operational since 1864, averaging 27 funerals each
workday.
It honors those who have served and their families.
(300,000+) Source: arlingtonnationalcemetary.net
It is located on 624 acres.
TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNCeremonies are conducted by the
3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment 24/7.
It began with the burial (in 1921) of an unidentified American soldier from
WWI (under the sarcophagus).
Unidentified remains from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam are located in
separate areas.*Vietnam soldier remains were identified and
returned to the family. It is now an “empty” tomb.
U.S. Marine Corps MemorialThe memorial depicts one of the most
dramatic events of World War II, raising the American flag on
Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima.
The memorial was based from the photo taken by Joe Rosenthal.
The memorial features the (5) Marines and Sailor who raised the flag over Iwo
Jima.
The memorial honors all Marine Corps who have died since 1775.
The Smithsonian Institution
The Institution consists of 17 different museums in and around Washington, D.C.
The original museum is known as the “Castle”.
It is known as the “nation’s attic” consisting of American
History, Natural History, American Indian, Air and Space
Museum, and Museum of African Art.
Attractions: World’s First Airplane (Wright Brothers) and
the first U.S. space capsule.
The Capitol Building
The Capitol is home of the Congress.
435 House of Representatives and 100 Senators.
Congress is in session when : (1) flags are flown
(2) Dome is illuminated
It was burned during the War of 1812 by the British and was
completely rebuilt in 1830. (It has been enlarged since 1830.)
This is the location of Presidential Inaugurations and
the State of the Union Addresses.
South SideSENATE
North SideHOUSE
Goddess ofFreedom
REMEMBER P.R.I.D.E.
P – PROUD of our historyR – REPRESENT U.C.M.S. I – INQUIRE (ASK questions)D – show DIGNITY to all of D.C.E – have an EXCITING time!
