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Washington DC is a City of Monuments and Memorials..

Memorials and Monuments. Memorials are often related to death and destruction [Civil War Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, World War II Memorial]. Monuments are for triumph and victories [Fort McHenry National Monument , Statue of Liberty Monument] . Memorials are related to somber remembrance and monuments are mark of celebrations.

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In my very short two day trip to Washington DC, [July 4th and 5th, 2011] I could manage to see the followings..

Washington Monument.
Lincoln Memorial..
National World War-II Memorial.
Korean War Veteran Memorial.
Vietnam Veteran Memorial.
Albert Einstein Monument.
Army, Second Division Memorial.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Air Force Memorial.
Arlington Memorial Bridge.
Arlington National Cemetery
Monument to Swedish-American inventor John Ericcson.
First Divison Memorial
Peace Monument / also known as Naval Monument
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain

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Washington Monument.. click here..

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Lincoln Memorial.. click here..

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National World War -II Memorial.. click here..

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Korean War Veteran Memorial.. click here..

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Vietnam Veteran Memorial

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Albert Einstein Monument

As long as I have any choice in the matter, I shall live only in a country where civil liberty, tolerance and equality of all citizens before the law prevails.. – Albert Einstein

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Army, Second Division Memorial..
Golden Sword – by James Earle Fraser

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Thomas Jefferson Memorial..

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Lion sculpture at The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

It features bronze sculptures depicting a series of adult lions protecting its cubs, symbolizing the protective role of law enforcement officers.

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Air Force Memorial..

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Arlington Memorial bridge and statues, “Arts of War” .. &.. “Arts of Peace”.. click here..

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The Arlington National Cemetery

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Monument to Swedish-American inventor John Ericsson.. click here..

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Head of Victory / First Division Memorial.. click here..

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Peace Monument / Naval Monument / Civil War Sailors Monument .. click here..

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Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

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Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain, by Lorado Taft .. click here..

 

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Related Links:
Home.. click here..
Vacation: USA.. click here..
My Vacations.. click here..
UNESCO World Heritage Site.. click here..

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