Washington D.C. Virtual Tour 2014 ANSWER KEY lincoln.senate.gov/.../popular-attractions.cfm

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

Answer #1 The memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who supported the war effort from home.

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

Answer # 2 19 feet tall.

White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/ For more than (3) _____ years, the White House has been more than just the home of the Presidents and their families. Throughout the world, it is recognized as the (4)____ of the President, of the President's (5)_______, and of the United States. (Hint: check toolbar for White House history) http://www.whitehouse.gov/

Answers #3-5 3. 200 4. symbol/house 5. adminstration/palace/home,mansion

U.S. Capitol http://www.aoc.gov/ 6. Is anyone buried in the Capitol? (hint: Checkout FAQ) Instrumental to our identity and future national development, the War of 1812 would not only inspire a ___7____, but would define ____8_______ for the era to come (hint: Checkout “What’s Happening” section). http://www.aoc.gov/

Answers # 6-8 6. No. A tomb area was built for the remains of George Washington beneath the Crypt, but his will specified that he wished to be buried at his home at Mount Vernon, and his descendents honored this wish.

Explore the National Air & Space Museum 8. What is the name of the new exhibit at the National Air & Space museum? http://www.nasm.si.edu/

Answer # 8 Hawaii by Air Open through July 2015.

Museum of American History 9. List and describe 2 Exhibits you would like to visit during March 23-26 ? http://americanhistory.si.edu

Answer # 9 Examples: The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden Ongoing Third floor east A Room of Her Own: An Altar for My Mother, an installation by Sandra Cisneros October 31, 2014 to September 7, 2015 Second floor east

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)__ ____.

Answers #10-14 # 10 No.  No such carving was done intentionally, but the myth persists to this day. The fact remains that several visitors claim to find all sorts of profiles within the tufts of Lincoln's hair. # 11 Jan Scruggs The Korean War has often been referred to as the (12) _Forgotton War_________ because it came on the heels of (13)__WWII__________ and was overshadowed by the (14)_Vietnam__________.

Arlington National Military Cemetery Mobile tour of Arlington National Military Cemetery http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/ 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.

Answers # 15-16 #15 27 to 30 funerals #16 tribute to the service and sacrifice

Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers This Month in Arlington History April - 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. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/

Answers # 17-21 17. 3rd 18. “Old Guard” 19. Second 20. Day 21. Weather or holidays

Visit the Iwo Jima Memorial (22)What does the Iwo Jima Memorial statue depict?

Answer # 22 The Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the United States since 1775.

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

23. 6ft 24. wheel chair 25. 6’2 26. 4 27. “there is nothing so American” 28. country 29. people

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

Answer # 30 16

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/

Answers 31-40 31. The Holocaust was the systematic, bureaucratic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of approximately six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. 32. hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. 33. referring to violent crimes committed against groups with the intent to destroy the existence of the group. acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group 34. Bosnia-Herzegovina 35. Burma 36. Cambodia 37. Democratic Republic of the Congo 38. Rwanda 39. Sudan and South Sudan 40. Syria