WorldStrides Destination Presentation - Washington DC

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Washington, D.C.

Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol

World War II Memorial

Memorial Bridge, Lincoln Memorial, WashingtonMonument

President Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial

As home to our nation's government,Washington, D.C., is one of the most powerful

cities in the world. Steeped in history and richin culture, D.C. provides ample opportunitiesfor students to celebrate the past and preparefor the future.


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Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery

Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial

Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers

John F. Kennedy Gravesite and Eternal Flame

See the Changing of the Guard ceremony atthe Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Eternal

Flame at President John F. Kennedy'sgravesite, and the Space Shuttle ChallengerMemorial.


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Iwo Jima Memorial

The Marine Corps War Memorial

"Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue."

The Marine Corps War Memorial

Flag raisers forever immortalized in bronze

Commonly referred to as the Iwo JimaMemorial, the Marine Corps War Memorial in

Arlington, VA, is dedicated to all Marines whohave given their lives in the defense of theUnited States since 1775.


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September 11 Memorial

A permanent outdoor installation thathonors the memory of the 184 victimskilled at the Pentagon during theSeptember 11 attacks.

Crowd at the dedication on Sept. 11, 2008

First inscribed memorial unit unveiled atdedication

Dedication ceremony marking the start ofconstruction on the Pentagon Memorial

September 11 Memorial


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The United States Capitol Building

Library of Congress

Capitol Hill

Aerial view of Capitol Hill

Capitol Visitor Center (U.S. Capitol): A neweducational center welcomes visitors to the

place where Congress meets to decide law (byappointment)

Capitol Hill is home to more than just theCapitol Building: the U.S. Supreme Court andLibrary of Congress are located just off theeast front of the Capitol.

United States Supreme Court"


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NationalArchives

The National Archives

Preamble of the U.S. Constitution

Signatures on the Declaration of Independence

Bill of Rights

At the National Archives, visitors view theCharters of Freedom: the originalDeclaration of Independence, theConstitution, and the Bill of Rights.


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Fords Theatre/Petersen House

The Presidential Box

Fords Theatre

Petersen House: The House Where Lincoln Died

Bust of Lincoln

On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincolnwas mortally shot by John Wilkes Booth while

attending a play in Fords Theatre. Lincolnpassed away across the street insidePetersons Boarding House.


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Washington Monument

Washington Monument as seen from the Iwo Jima Memorial

Washington Monument as seen from the WWIIMemorial

Washington Monument as seen from theVietnam Wall

The most visible memorial in D.C., theWashington Monument rises 555 feet

above the National Mall. In addition tobeing the tallest structure in D.C., it isalso the tallest stone monument in theworld.

Looking up at the Washington Monument


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Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon

InteractiveActivities at Mount Vernon

Washingtons Mount Vernon Estate

The Tombs of George and Martha Washington

President George Washingtons homelocated in Alexandria, Virginia.


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Monuments and Memorials

Vietnam War Memorial

Vietnam Women's Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Students pay tribute to fallen soldiers at anumber of sites including the World War

II Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial,the Korean War Memorial, and theVietnam Women's Memorial.

World War II Memorial


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Monuments and Memorials

Lincoln Memorial

Jefferson Memorial

Kennedy Center

FDR Memorial

President Memorials and Monuments


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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Castle

Inside the Smithsonian Natural HistoryMuseum

The Moon Rock at the Air & Space Museum

The Natural History Museum

In 1829, British scientist James Smithsondied and in his will he left his estate,

valued at over half a million dollars, tothe people of the United States to foundan establishment for the increase anddiffusion of knowledge.


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White House

White House

A Photo Opportunity at the White House

APhoto Opportunity at the White House

The White House as seen from the Ellipse

The home of the President and his familyas well as the official office for the

Executive Branch of our government,whose job is to execute or carry out thelaws of our nation.

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