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TIDAL BASIN. The marble rotunda houses a 19-foot statue of the third president of the United States. Read passages from the Declaration of Independence and other famous Jefferson writings. Ranger on duty 8am to midnight. Located at the south bank of the Tidal Basin, south end of 15th Street SW. METRO: Smithsonian
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900 Ohio Dr SW, 23rd St and Independence Ave, Washington, DC 20566 · 202-426-6895
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NATIONAL MALL. This well-known DC landmark overlooks the Reflecting Pool, with the Washington Monument and the US Capitol looming in the distance. Anyone visiting DC for the first time should take the scenic walk by the pool, up the long marble staircase to the19-foot high statue of the 16th president. Inscriptions of his Second Inaugural Address and the famous Gettysburg Address are on the walls. METRO: Foggy Bottom
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NATIONAL MALL. Located at the western end of the Mall, the 555-foot Washington Monument is one of the tallest masonry structures in the world. Dedicated in 1885 to America's first President, the obelisk provides a dramatic focal point on the Mall's skyline between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol. A free elevator ride takes you to the top floor for an amazing view. NB The Washington Monument is free, but does require a ticket. The ticket kiosk for the monument, located at the base of the monument on 15th street opens at 8:30 am to distribute free tickets on a first come first serve basis. METRO: Smithsonian
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NATIONAL MALL. Located by the Washington Monument on the east end of the reflecting pool, this memorial and plaza surround the circular Rainbow Pool. Fifty-six stone pillars, each bearing a bronze wreath, represent the 56 US states and territories, and 4000 gold stars mounted on the curvilinear Freedom Wall commemorate the sacrifice of 400,000 Americans who lost their lives in the war. The Atlantic and Pacific Pavilions mark entranceways to the plaza, and each contains a fountain and sculpture of four eagles holding a laurel wreath overhead. METRO: Smithsonian
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ARLINGTON. This evocative Marine Corps War Memorial, often called the Iwo Jima Memorial, was put up in honor of all the Marines who have given their lives in service since 1775. The statue depicts the dramatic moment when US Marines raised the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. It was officially dedicated in 1954 by President Eisenhower on the 179th anniversary of the founding of the US Marine Corps. METRO: Arlington Cemetery/Rosslyn
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NATIONAL MALL. Inscribed on the black granite walls are names of the 58,209 Americans missing or killed in the Vietnam conflict. The innovative, V-shaped memorial designed by Maya Lin is breathtaking and sobering, drawing crowds who look for the names of relatives or who simply take in the enormity of the war and its aftermath. Also see Frederick Hart's "Three Soldiers," a life-sized bronze sculpture of three young servicemen.
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TIDAL BASIN. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is the newest presidential memorial to be added to the National Mall. It boasts four different galleries, each representing a term of Roosevelt's presidency. The memorial is full of statues depicting the president and his wife, and the walls are adorned with famous Roosevelt quotes. This is the city's first wheelchair accessible monument. METRO: Smithsonian
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U STREET. A relatively new memorial, this sculpture is dedicated to the more than 208,000 African American soldiers who fought in the Civil War. The focal point of the paved plaza is the dramatic Spirit of Freedom sculpture, showing black soldiers heading for war. The sculpture, by Ed Hamilton, is thought to be the first major piece by a black sculptor to be placed on federal land in DC. Surrounding the piece on three sides is the Wall of Honor, which is inscribed with 209,145 names of those who fought as part of the US Colored Troops. METRO: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
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NATIONAL MALL. This memorial was established in honor of the nearly two million Americans who served in the Korean War. People from each branch of the service are depicted by 19 statues facing a black granite wall etched with images of US soldiers. The Pool of Remembrance invites reflection and prayers for the men and women who were killed or wounded while serving. METRO: Foggy Bottom
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DOWNTOWN. Located in the gardens outside the National Academy of Science, this12-foot bronze statue depicts the genius seated on steps in a slouched position and holding a paper inscribed with three equations based on his most significant theories. Oversized and easily accessible, Einstein attracts climbing children and tourists looking for a photo op. METRO: Judiciary Sq
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