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1 Washington D.C. Virtual Tour 2016 lincoln.senate.gov/.../popular-attractions.cfm

2 World War II Memorial/ Freedom Wall 1. What is the purpose of the WWII Memorial? http://www.wwiimemorial.com/

3 Jefferson Memorial http://www.nps.gov/thje/ 2. How tall is the Statue of Thomas Jefferson?

4 White House http://www.whitehouse.gov / At various times in history, the White House has been known as the “_____3______," the “_____4_____," and the "Executive Mansion." President ____5______officially gave the White House its current name in 1901.(Hint: search- “1600 PENN, Inside the White House, See All”)

5 U.S. Capitol 6. Is anyone buried in the Capitol? 7. N/A https://www.aoc.gov/facts/capitol-hill

6 Explore the National Air & Space Museum 8. Where are the SR-71 and Space Shuttle located? http://www.nasm.si.edu/ (Hint: FAQ -Frequently Asked Questions)

7 Museum of American History 9. List and describe 2 Exhibits you would like to visit during March 21-24? http://americanhistory.si.edu

8 See the Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean Memorials http://www.nps.gov/linc/ (10) Is Robert E. Lee's profile carved onto the back of the head of Lincoln's statue? (Yes or No) http://thewall-usa.com/ (11)WHO FORMED THE IDEA OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL? http://www.nps.gov/kowa/index.htm The Korean War has often been referred to as the (12) _________ because it came on the heels of (13)___________ and was overshadowed by the (14)___________.

9 Mobile tour of Arlington National Military Cemetery http://bit.ly/1Q8ZxTR Arlington National Cemetery performs ___15________ funeral services each day. The grounds of Arlington National Cemetery honor those who have served our nation by providing a sense of beauty and peace for our guests. The rolling green hills are dotted with trees that are hundreds of years in age and complement the gardens found throughout the 624 acres of the cemetery. This impressive landscape serves as ____16_______of every individual laid to rest within the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery.

10 Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/#/ Members of the __17___ U.S. Infantry Regiment - “__18____” - have guarded the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier every __19____, of __20______regardless of ____21__________since April 6, 1948. WATCH THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLVzKTyXI_E

11 Visit the Iwo Jima Memorial ( 22)What does the Iwo Jima Memorial statue depict? http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/historyculture/usmcwarmemorial.htm

12 FDR Memorial Did You Know? FDR, like three other presidents whose memorials grace the National Mall, commanded attention because of his stature. Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt all stood over (23) ___ feet tall. Before he was confined to a (24) ____, FDR stood out in a crowd at (25) ______ tall. Franklin Delano Roosevelt remains the only U.S. President elected to (26)_____ terms. President Roosevelt noted the special quality of national parks by stating that (27)“________________." He captured the essential truth of the agency by declaring, "the fundamental idea behind the parks...is that the(28) _____ belongs to the (29)______, that it is in process of making for the enrichment of the lives of all of us." http://www.nps.gov/fdrm/index.htm

13 MLK Memorial _# 30____quotes from Dr. King reach out in permanence along the granite wall facing the Tidal Basin. From his earliest work in the Civil Rights Movement to the days of advancement in the 1960’s, these words reflect the power of Dr. King’s words to inspire to the modern day. http://www.nps.gov/mlkm/index.htm http://www.nps.gov/mlkm/index.htm

14 US Holocaust Memorial Museum (#31)What is the Holocaust? (#32) A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront….. (Hint: “About the museum”) (#33)What is Genocide? List at least 7 areas around the world that our currently at risk of genocide (Hint: “Cases”)? #34-40 http://www.ushmm.org/


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