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The installation of the statue at the Lincoln Memorial in 1920. The marble figure was originally slated to be only 10 feet high; however, they nearly doubled it to 19 feet to better reflect President Lincoln’s contribution to our nation.

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Memorial Day in Washington, DC, May 25, 2015.

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Washington, DC | 2017

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Iconic Memorials in Washington DC

Washington DC is the heart of American History and a place to remember our country’s past and those who influenced it. There are statues of commemoration to presidents, influential people in history, wars and general American heroes who have changed the American landscape for the better.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

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Washington, DC | 2017

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moving forward

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Some of my pictures from the National Gallery of Art. (Washington DC 2017) // instagram @caraopana

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Signs of Spring

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The Best Washington DC Hot Sport

Washington, D.C. is a hub of some of the best hot spots in the country. Whether you are interested in shopping or sightseeing, the country’s capital. Has everything you could possibly need. The city is full of culture and history that it will keep you entertained during any length of stay.

5. Arlington National Cemetery Yes, the actual cemetery may not be directly in the heart of D.C. but it is a staple to the city. It is located right across the Potomac River in Virginia that also is home to a lovely view of the city. The property and the mansion were once resided by the Custis family who was related to George Washington’s family through marriage.

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United States of America - Washington D.C. (1940’s)

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Did you know that Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day? Shortly after the Civil War, a group of Union veterans called for a day to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers on May 30. The date was perhaps selected because flowers were in bloom all across the U.S. by late May.

In 1888, Congress declared Decoration Day a federal holiday in the District of Columbia so that veterans in federal employ could honor their fallen comrades and not lose a day’s pay. Decoration Day gradually became known as Memorial Day as the holiday expanded to commemorate veterans of all wars.

In 1968, Congress passed a law that named and moved several federal holidays. Included in H.R. 15951 was the official declaration of Memorial Day as a national holiday to be celebrated on the last Monday of May.

H.R. 15851, 05/10/1968, Records of the U.S. Senate

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Top 10 Books about Congress & Politics Now

7) Divided We Govern: Party Control, Lawmaking, and Investigations, 1946-2002 (2nd Edition) by David Mayhew

David Mayhew is a well-respected political scientist that debunks that breaks down common misconceptions of American government functions. Mayhew delves into how he believes that government functions effectively when one political party controls both the majority of Congress and the presidency simultaneously.

8) Advise and Consent by Allen Drury

Drury gives readers a Pulitzer Prize-winning piece of work, that has been dubbed one of the high points of 20th Century literature. It jumps directly into the tale of corruption and ambition cuts across the political climate of Washington, DC that only someone on the inside could convey to outsiders. Drury breaks down the function of the battleground called the United States Senate. Advise and Consent is a novel that is an epic presentation of the inner workings of the minds of statesmen, opportunists, and idealist.

9) The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency by Chris Whipple

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