US Capitol Building
About Washington DC and the Capitol Building
The United States Capitol Building, with its distinctive neoclassical architecture and iconic dome, stands as a symbol of American democracy and government. Located at the eastern end of the National Mall, the Capitol serves as the seat of the United States Congress, where the legislative branch of the federal government conducts its business.
The history of the Capitol is deeply intertwined with the history of the United States. The original structure was completed in 1800, making it one of the oldest and most historically significant buildings in the country. Over the years, it has undergone numerous expansions and renovations, growing to become the grand edifice we see today.
Visiting the US Capitol is an opportunity to connect with the heart of American democracy. The Capitol Visitor Center offers guided tours that provide insight into the history, architecture, and functioning of the building. The Capitol is a living testament to the enduring strength and resilience of American democracy, and it is a place where the past, present, and future of the nation converge.
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The White House
The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., and has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.
The Reflecting Pool
Ā This remarkable aquatic feature is much more than just a body of water; it serves as a serene and majestic mirror that elegantly reflects two of the most emblematic structures in the nationās capital: the towering Washington Monument and the regal Lincoln Memorial.Ā
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument honors the first President of the United States and stands as the tallest structure in Washington, D.C. Shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, it is 555ā 5/8ā high and made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, it took 36 years to complete.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial
TheĀ Martin Luther King, Jr. MemorialĀ is aĀ national memorialĀ located inĀ West Potomac ParkĀ next to theĀ National MallĀ inĀ Washington, D.C., United States. It covers four acres (1.6Ā ha) and includes theĀ Stone of Hope, a granite statue ofĀ Civil Rights MovementĀ leaderĀ Martin Luther King Jr.Ā carved by sculptorĀ Lei Yixin.
The National Mall
The National Mall is Americaās most visited national park, where the past, present and future come together. The monuments and memorials in this park honor American forefathers and heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country. Explore the swath of land nicknamed āAmericaās front yard.ā
The Ford's Theatre
In April 14, 1865, Lincoln and his wife decided to visit the theatre to see the comedy Our American Cousin. John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, snuck into the Presidentās Box and shot Lincoln with a single-shot Deringer pistol. Lincoln died at a boarding house located just across the street from the theatre.
Lincoln Memorial
The grand Lincoln Memorial towers over the Reflecting Pool, anchoring the western end of theĀ National Mall. The best way to approach the memorial is from the east, by theĀ Washington MonumentĀ and theĀ National World War II Memorial.Ā This will put you at the edge of the Reflecting Pool, and honoring structures of leaders.
Vietnam Memorial
It’s the most-visited memorial on the National Mall in Washington, attracting more than 5 million people each year ā the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The most prominent feature of the memorial is a massive wall that lists the names of the more than 58,000 servicemen and women who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.
Tidal Basin
The Tidal Basin is an engineered waterway that fills with high tide, then empties at low tide, refreshing the Washington Channel.Ā Popular destinations around the Tidal Basin include the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Franklin Memorial, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
This is a national memorial in Washington, DC, that honors Korean War Veterans who fought against North Koreaās invasion of South Korea in 1950. The Memorial honors Korean War Veterans by educating about their sacrifices and contributions in defending South Korea.
US Capitol Building
TheĀ United States Capitol, often calledĀ The CapitolĀ or theĀ Capitol Building, is theĀ seatĀ of theĀ United States Congress, theĀ legislative branchĀ of theĀ federal government. It is located onĀ Capitol HillĀ at the eastern end of theĀ National MallĀ inĀ Washington, D.C.
World War II Veterans Memorial
The World War II Memorial is located in the center of Goldstein Circle in front of McCain Auditorium and honors the sacrifice and service of the fallen during World War II. The memorial consists of a large pair of dog tags, which is surrounded by three bronze plaques that represent the military services by air, by land and by seas.
