Mayor Bowser Celebrates MLK Memorial Library Modernization Milestone, 9/13/18
Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrates the completion of the structural exterior of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library modernization project with a ceremonial beam signing. The library is scheduled to reopen in 2020.
“For decades, the MLK Library has been a valuable community resource – a central gathering place for residents and visitors alike,” said Mayor Bowser. “Washington, DC is proud to be setting the bar higher for what people can and should expect from their libraries. We’re building beautiful spaces that provide residents new opportunities to engage with their community and connect with the resources they need to succeed.”
The $211 million modernization will redefine the very notion of how a central library can serve residents. The new library will open with a 60 percent increase in public space—an additional 100,000 square feet—as compared to the building that closed in 2017. The library will also feature:
• a new, inspiring, and transparent entryway;
• sculptured monumental stairs;
• a large auditorium and conference center;
• creative spaces for music production and art creation;
• a ground level café with patio;
• double-height reading room;
• a large, interactive children’s space;
• an expanded special collections space for researchers and local history enthusiasts; and,
• a rooftop event space with a terrace.
At the modernized library, residents will be able to access workforce development/training programs, city services, co-working spaces for local startups and entrepreneurs, and connected-learning programs for students.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library modernization was designed by the team of Martinez + Johnson Architecture and Mecanoo Architecten. The team of Smoot|Gilbane is the construction manager-at-risk. To date, more than 80 percent of the project costs have gone to Certified Business Enterprises.
Xenobia Bailey Selected as Artist for Grand Reading Room Ceiling:
Noted artist Xenobia Bailey has been selected as the designer of the grand reading room ceiling. Known for her elaborate designs evoking African and Native American patterns, Bailey’s works can be found in the permanent collections at Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the Museum of Contemporary Arts and in the Museum of Arts and Design.
The ceiling treatment is intended to represent Washington, DC’s landscape and/or streetscape; create a thematic connection between the third floor grand reading room and the special collections area on the fourth floor; complement the architects’ vision for a light-filled, quiet, relaxing space for reading and solitary study that harmonizes with Mies van der Rohe’s modernist design; distinguish the grand reading room with an iconic visual feature, with the potential to increase a sense of community connection to the Library and its resources; and honor Dr. King’s legacy and love of books.
This grand reading room ceiling is the first of three permanent public art pieces that will go in the modernized Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Future calls will be for the vestibule glass and the plaza in front of the building. The Library is partnering with the DC Public Library Foundation, an independent nonprofit that raises money to benefit the DC Public Library, on the public art for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
The Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington, D.C.
This video shows the Martin Luther King Memorial on a warm autumn night. This is a majestic memorial to man who changed the United States. The monument is near the Lincoln Memorial, the Roosevelt Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and across from the Jefferson Memorial. It overlooks the Tidal Basin of the Potomac.
Mayor Bowser Highlights Modernization of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 6/8/17
Mayor Muriel Bowser kicks off construction at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library by lowering the building’s historic mural depicting the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the American Civil Rights Movement.
Mayor Bowser was joined at the event by former Mayor Anthony Williams, Councilmember David Grosso, Library Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan, Board of Library Trustees President Gregory McCarthy, and Library stakeholders.
“My Administration is committed to expanding learning opportunities for residents of every age, in every neighborhood, and one way we are doing that is by building and renovating libraries across the District,” said Mayor Bowser. “Earlier this year, after 44 years of service, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - the first public building in the country named for Dr. King - closed its doors for a complete $208 million renovation. When it reopens in 2020, the MLK Library will offer tremendous learning opportunities to more than one million visitors each year.”
In 2015, Mayor Bowser accelerated the funding to renovate the central library in her Fiscal Year 2016 Budget. On March 4, 2017, the library closed for a complete modernization. When the $208 million transformation is complete, the building will feature:
· a new, inspiring, and transparent entryway,
· sculptured monumental stairs,
· a large auditorium and conference center,
· creative spaces for music production and art creation,
· a ground level café with patio,
· double-height reading room,
· a large, interactive children’s space;
· an expanded special collections space for researchers and local history enthusiasts; and
· a rooftop event space with a terrace.
The 56-by-7 foot oil mural contains nearly 100 images, buildings, and events. It was painted by Jamaican-born artist Donald Miller and was installed on the first anniversary of the national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The mural will be cleaned and stored for the duration of the library’s renovation, and when the building reopens, it will be returned to the library’s Great Hall. In addition to the mural, public art honoring Dr. King will be solicited for the library’s vestibule and the plaza in front of the building.
Memorial Lincoln Washington DC
Mayor Bowser Opens ‘Green Street’ and Announces New DGS Director, 8/14/15
Mayor Muriel Bowser reopened O Street Northwest between 1st and 3rd Streets as a “Green Street.” This newly opened roadway will support the Mayor’s commitment to sustainability and clean energy by capturing thousands of gallons of untreated stormwater, which protects local waterways. The green street is adjacent to the newly modernized Dunbar Senior High School, which also has several energy and sustainability features.
We are going to Washington, D.C.
The majestic city of Washington, which is the capital of the United States, does not belong to any state of the country, but is a separate administrative unit called the District of Columbia (DC or just the District of Columbia).
The city was founded in 1791 and named after George Washington, the first US president. Of course, tourists are associated primarily with the famous White House, which is open to visitors. However, this is not the only interesting place in Washington.
In this city of white marble there are many majestic monuments, many museums, beautiful parks and picturesque ponds, as well as entertainment centers, fashionable restaurants and fashionable hotels. Moreover, according to American standards, Washington is a relatively small city, but at the same time it has monumental grandeur, a calm atmosphere and unshakable stability.
White House
United States Capitol
National mall
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Georgetown University
Albert Einstein Memorial
United States Botanic Garden
The Lincoln Theatre
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Washington National Cathedral
Jefferson Memorial
Logan Circle
National Museum of Natural History
National Theatre (Washington, D.C.)
Potomac River
National Air and Space Museum
Complex of Congress and Senate buildings
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
The Library of Congress
National Museum of the American Indian
National Gallery of Art
The International Spy Museum
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
J. Edgar Hoover Building
The Pentagon
George Washington Plantation - Mount Vernon
Arlington National Cemetery
Let's Explore the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC
In this video we will check out the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. This memorial is on the Tidal Basin shoreline off the Washington Channel of the Potomac River.
For more information about the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, please go to the National Park Service website
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This short film was created by amateur filmmaker Keith Elliott using a (2017) Apple iPhone 7 Plus, Koziro mini tripod, and recorded in 1080p HD resolution.
Film sequences were shot in one day, mid-afternoon, in two and a half hours on a Thursday. Post production editing took approximately nine hours.
Post production editing and color correction was performed on a 21.5-inch, Mid 2011 iMac, using iMovie, version 10.1.9 running macOS High Sierra version 10.13.6.
The Royalty Free Music composition in this film “Severe Tire Damage” was provided by Kevin MacLeod via Incompetech.com and includes commercial licensing rights. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Renaissance Hotel Downtown Washington D.C., Washington D.C., District of Columbia - United States (US)
Location.Located in central Washington, Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel is a business-friendly hotel within walking distance of Friendship Arch, Washington D.C. Convention Center, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Additional points of interest include J. Edgar Hoover Building and White House.Hotel Features.Dining options at Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel include 5 restaurants. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves buffet breakfasts (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include a health club, a sauna, and a steam room. The propertys full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 3.5-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, and secretarial services. The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Wedding services, concierge services, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. This is a smoke-free property.Guestrooms.807 air-conditioned guestrooms at Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel feature coffee/tea makers and safes. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Wired high-speed and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and fax machines, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones with voice mail. Televisions have premium cable channels, video-game consoles, and complimentary TV Internet access. Rooms also include complimentary newspapers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Guests may request refrigerators and wake-up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered. Guestrooms are all non-smoking.Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. Self parking fee: USD 30 per night Valet parking fee: USD 40 per night Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in business center: USD 0.40 per minute (rates may vary) Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 12.95 per day (rates may vary) Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.95 per day (rates may vary) Buffet breakfast fee: USD 20.95 per person (approximate amount)The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed. Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.
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High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.
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'Great Black Music and the Desegregation of Washington, DC' 2/5/14
Maurice Jackson, Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University Discusses the Role of Music, Especially Jazz, in the Desegregation of Washington, DC.
This event was recorded by DCN (District of Columbia Network) during Black History Month 2014 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC.
In July of 2013 Mayor Vincent C. Gray Appointed Professor Jackson as the First Chair of the District of Columbia Commission on African American Affairs - Which Advises the Mayor, DC Council and the Public About the Economic, Educational and Health Needs of African-American Communities in Washington, DC.
In 2009 Professor Jackson was Inducted into the Washington, DC Hall of Fame.
August 28 1963 I have a dream speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Washington D.C.
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Martin Luther King delivers the I have a dream speech from the podium at the March on Washington on August 28 1963
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I have a dream
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The Center for the Book (loc.gov/cfbook/) was established by Congress in 1977 to use the resources and prestige of the Library of Congress to promote books, reading, literacy and libraries. With its many educational programs that reach readers of all ages, through its support of the National Book Festival and through its dynamic state centers in the 51 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Center for the Book has developed a nationwide network of organizational partners dedicated to promoting the wonders and benefits of reading.
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Jefferson Memorial - Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
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Jefferson Memorial Washington Dc
A 19-foot bronze statue of perhaps the most esteemed founding father sits beneath a columned rotunda in the style of the Roman Pantheon.
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- ... made his famous 'I have a dream' speech After Lincoln we headed back down towards the Jefferson memorial, through the Korean War Memorial and past the Tidal Basin ...
- ... National Archives Metro (subway system) Lincoln Memorial Library of Congress Korean War Memorial Washington Monument Jefferson Memorial USMC Memorial US Holocaust Museum Georgetown Fords Theater Arlington Cemetary Alexandria FDR Memorial US ...
- ... In short: you haven't experienced Washington until you've seen the Jefferson Memorial at night ...
- ... 's just plain ignorance), but we were sure we'd spotted the Capitol building on our way into town (turned out to be the Jefferson memorial ), and we were surprised to be informed by Aviva which president's face we were looking at - it was George ...
- ... We left there and we walked on over to the Korean War monument, the FDR monument, and the Jefferson Memorial ...
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Black History Month Special: 'The Dred Scott Case' 2/3/16
The Dred Scott Case: Slavery, Succession and Its Aftermath.
On March 6, 1857, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Dred Scott v. Sandford that Black people--whether enslaved or free--were neither citizens of the United States nor could sue in Federal Courts.
It also held that the Missouri Compromise (1820) was unconstitutional and that Congress lacked authority to prohibit slavery in the territories.
In recognition of Black History Month, Christopher A. Bracey, Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School, provides a presentation on this landmark decision at the District's Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
Christopher A. Bracey is a recognized expert in the fields of U.S. race relations, individual rights and criminal procedure. At the GWU law school, he teaches courses that focus on U.S. legal history, U.S. race relations, constitutional law, civil rights, criminal procedure and other areas.
Professor Bracey earned his B.S. degree from the University of North Carolina and his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School. Among his achievements at Harvard, he served as general editor on the Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review and editor on the HarvardBlackletter Law Journal.
After Professor Bracey graduated from Harvard, he clerked for the Honorable Royce C. Lambert (U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia) and later worked at the DC law firm, Jenner & Block, where he litigated both civil and criminal matters. Before joining the law faculty at GWU, he taught at Northwestern University School of Law (Chicago) and Washington University School of Law (St. Louis, MO).
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Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.!
Recently, from October 8th until October 10th, my family and I went on a weekend trip to Washington, D.C.. We stayed at a hotel in Chantilly, Virginia. We took metro trains to D.C.. When we first got to D.C. on Saturday October 8th, we saw a few monuments at night. The next day, we went during the morning, and we had a much better time that day. We saw the White House andwent on a double-decker tour bus and saw more monuments. Then we went to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History to look at historical things. My favorite part was the pop culture stuff. We even had lunch at the Stars & Stripes cafeteria there. It had great food! I had a nice time...
These are videos from my trip. Enjoy! :D
Brian Selznick Arbuthnot Honor Lecture (CC)
Children's author and illustrator Brian Selznick gave the 2015 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. with DC Public Library.
The title of his talk was Love Is a Dangerous Angel: Thoughts on Queerness and Family in Children's Books.
Selznick's award-winning works include The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck.
Learn more about the Arbuthnot Lecture and related activities at dclibrary.org/selznick.
This lecture is sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
Marquis Smith from Washington, D.C. - Allstate Give Back Day Heroes, 2010
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All his life, Marquis Smith has embraced the need for people to give back to their communities, and he took his mission of service one step further when he joined the Army. Upon his return from a three-year tour of duty, Smith compiled more than 600 hours of volunteerism as an AmeriCorps Jumpstart corps member. Today, he continues his community outreach as a student at Howard University. An education major, Smith is involved with Library Makeover, an organization that helps renovate and build libraries in deprived neighborhoods. Smith also interns at the Heart of America Foundation promoting literacy and volunteerism. In his free time, Smith lends a hand to Washington, D.C.'s Sunday Suppers program where he helps prepare and serve more than 200 meals for the homeless on a bi-weekly basis. In 2006, shortly after Hurricane Katrina, Smith organized a clothing drive for the homeless in his former hometown of Baton Rouge, La., and collected over 3,500 items in just one month. Smith later organized a toy drive for low-income families in the city, donating more than 1,300 new toys to Toys 4 Tots, local churches and families.
Anancy Festival June 2014 Preview
Anancy Festival is a celebration of the Caribbean's diverse & spectacular cultural heritage. See below for the June 2014 festival locations or visit
JUNE 2014 Anancy festival locations
Anancy Festival New York
Date: June 14th, 2014
Time: 10am-Noon
Location: Langston Hughes Branch, Queens Public Library.
Address: 10001 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY
Admission: Free
Anancy Festival Washington DC
Title: Anancy! Anansi!
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library -- District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL), 901 G St, NW, Washington, DC
Room: MLK Room A-5
Date: June 14th, 2014
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Register here: anancyfestivaldc.eventbrite.com -- FREE ANANCY STORYBOOKS* FOR THE FIRST 100 FAMILIES TO REGISTER!
Theatrical presentation, storytelling, and art competition
Anancy Festival Atlanta
Date: Saturday June 14
Time: 1-2:30 pm
Location: Central Library, Lower Level Auditorium and Alcove
Address: 1 Margaret Mitchell Square at the corner of Forsyth Street and Carnegie Way, Atlanta, GA 30303-2513 (Downtown Atlanta). For GPS and Mapquest purposes, use 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta 30303.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Description: Enjoy an afternoon of storytelling, arts and crafts, and a film screening with local and regional performers. The years festival will feature a Caribbean Spelling Bee. Each young attendee will receive a special gift from the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation. Light refreshments will also be served.
Anancy Festival Orlando
Date: June 14TH, 2014
Time: 1 pm
Maitland Public Library 501 S. Maitland Avenue,Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 647-7700
Admission: Free
Anancy Festival Pembroke Pines
June 28th, 2014
Time: Noon -- 4:00 pm
South Regional/Broward College Library
7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Admission: Free
Anancy Festival Boston
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 11am -- 1:00pm
Location: Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library
1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA
Anancy Festival New York
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 10am-Noon
Location: Langston Hughes Branch, Queens Public Library.
Address: 10001 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY
Admission: Free
JUNE 2014 Anancy festival locations
Anancy Festival Washington DC
Title: Anancy! Anansi!
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library -- District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL), 901 G St, NW, Washington, DC
Room: MLK Room A-5
Date: June 14th, 2014
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Register here: anancyfestivaldc.eventbrite.com -- FREE ANANCY STORYBOOKS* FOR THE FIRST 100 FAMILIES TO REGISTER!
Theatrical presentation, storytelling, and art competition
Anancy Festival Atlanta
Date: Saturday June 14
Time: 1-2:30 pm
Location: Central Library, Lower Level Auditorium and Alcove
Address: 1 Margaret Mitchell Square at the corner of Forsyth Street and Carnegie Way, Atlanta, GA 30303-2513 (Downtown Atlanta). For GPS and Mapquest purposes, use 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta 30303.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Description: Enjoy an afternoon of storytelling, arts and crafts, and a film screening with local and regional performers. The years festival will feature a Caribbean Spelling Bee. Each young attendee will receive a special gift from the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation. Light refreshments will also be served.
Contact: For additional information contact Sharon Robinson at 404-730-4001x 210 (sharone.robinson@fultoncountyGA.gov) or Monica Foderingham at 404-730-1808 (Monica.foderingham@fultoncountyGA.gov)
Anancy Festival Orlando
Date: June 14TH, 2014
Time: 1 pm
Maitland Public Library 501 S. Maitland Avenue,Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 647-7700
Admission: Free
Anancy Festival Pembroke Pines
June 28th, 2014
Time: Noon -- 4:00 pm
South Regional/Broward College Library
7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Admission: Free
Anancy Festival Boston
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 11am -- 1:00pm
Location: Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library
1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA
D.C. slideshow
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Washington DC: National Mall (4K)
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington; D.C.; or the district, is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father. As the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, Washington is an important world political capital. The city, located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia, is one of the most visited cities in the world, with more than 20 million tourists annually.
The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress, and the District is therefore not a part of any U.S. state. The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria. The City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital.
Washington had an estimated population of 702,455 as of July 2018, making it the 20th most populous city in the United States.
All three branches of the U.S. federal government are centered in the District: Congress (legislative), the president (executive), and the Supreme Court (judicial).
Washington is home to many national monuments, and museums, primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 177 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profits, lobbying groups, and professional associations, including the World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, AARP, the National Geographic Society, the Human Rights Campaign, the International Finance Corporation, and the American Red Cross.
A locally elected mayor and a 13‑member council have governed the District since 1973. However, Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents elect a non-voting, at-large congressional delegate to the House of Representatives, but the District has no representation in the Senate. District voters choose three presidential electors in accordance with the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961.
For statistical purposes, the District of Columbia is treated as a state-equivalent (and a county-equivalent) by the U.S. Census Bureau.
On August 24–25, 1814, in a raid known as the Burning of Washington, British forces invaded the capital during the War of 1812. The Capitol, Treasury, and White House were burned and gutted during the attack.
The National Mall is a large, open park in downtown Washington between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. Given its prominence, the mall is often the location of political protests, concerts, festivals, and presidential inaugurations. The Washington Monument and the Jefferson Pier are near the center of the mall, south of the White House. Also on the mall are the National World War II Memorial at the east end of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Directly south of the mall, the Tidal Basin features rows of Japanese cherry blossom trees that originated as gifts from the nation of Japan. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, George Mason Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the District of Columbia War Memorial are around the Tidal Basin.
The National Archives houses thousands of documents important to American history, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Located in three buildings on Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress is the largest library complex in the world with a collection of over 147 million books, manuscripts, and other materials. The United States Supreme Court Building was completed in 1935; before then, the court held sessions in the Old Senate Chamber of the Capitol.
WASHINGTON DC Tourist Attractions, Travel Guide
List of attractions include: (1) U.S. Capitol; (2) U.S. Supreme Court; (3) White House; (4) Lincoln Memorial; (5) Viet Nam Veterans Memorial; (6) National WW II Memorial; (7) Korean War Veterans Memorial; (8) Marine Corp War Memorial; (9) Jefferson Memorial; (10) Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial; (11) Smithsonian Institute; (12) National Museum of Natural History; (13) National Air & Space Museum; (14) National Museum of Am. History; (15) US Holocaust Memorial Museum; (16) National Museum of the American Indian; (17) National Archives Museum; (18) Newseum; (19) National Gallery of Art; (20) Library of Congress; (21) The Washington Monument; (22) Arlington National Cemetery; (23) JFK Center for the Performing Arts; (24) Georgetown; (25) Washington National Cathedral; (26) National Zoological Park; (27) The National Mall; (28) U.S. Botanical Garden; (29) Tidal Basin; (30) Hillwood Museum & Gardens; (31) DC by Foot; (32) Hop On, Hop Off Tours; (33) Walk of the Town Tours; (34) Monuments by Moonlight Tours; (35) Highly Rated Restaurants; (36) Popular Hotels Close By
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