Lincoln Memorial
Abraham Lincoln keeping a watchful eye on his busy folks
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Korean War Veterans Memorial
This is even more impressive than the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Very tired looking stainless steel statues in rain coats holding weapons stand searching in the underbrush. Their ghost-like reflections on the granite wall make this memorial feel very alive.
Washington Monument
sits on a slight elevation and has wonderful views along the axis of the National Mall. Unfortunately it is closed "indefinitely" due to construction problems with the elevator.
the view towards Capitol Hill
the view towards Lincoln Memorial
World War II - Memorial
a rather pompous and garish piece in 1930s-style with many fountains, more festive than sombre
Several memorials are grouped around the Tidal Basin:
Jefferson Memorial
beautiful in evening light
In a few days the cherry blossoms will open for their festival.
Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial
This is a very extensive memorial site with several "rooms"
I don't know any other memorial where the hero is depicted seated in a raincoat with his dog next to him.
Martin Luther King Memorial
Arlington Cemetery
I skipped this visit - tired feet. This is the view from the other side of the Potomac River.
View over White House and Monument at night
Victory statue on World War I memorial (another Goldelse..)
All in all my smart phone health app tells me I walked 26.7 km with 41.671 steps....
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