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Discover D.C.Washington, D.C.Our Nation’s Capital
World War II MemorialMemorial Bridge, Lincoln Memorial, Washington MonumentPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt MemorialWashington, D.C.Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. CapitolAs home to our nation's government, Washington, D.C., is one of the most powerful cities in the world. Steeped in history and rich in culture, D.C. provides ample opportunities for students to celebrate the past and prepare for the future.
Arlington National CemeterySpace Shuttle Challenger MemorialArlington National CemeterySee the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Eternal Flame at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite, and the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial.Tomb of the Unknown SoldiersJohn F. Kennedy Gravesite and Eternal Flame
Iwo Jima Memorial"Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue." The Marine Corps War MemorialCommonly referred to as the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, VA, is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the United States since 1775.Flag raisers forever immortalized in bronzeThe Marine Corps War Memorial
September 11 MemorialCrowd at the dedication on Sept. 11, 2008September 11 MemorialA permanent outdoor installation that honors the memory of the 184 victims killed at the Pentagon during the September 11 attacks.First inscribed memorial unit unveiled at dedicationDedication ceremony marking the start of construction on the Pentagon Memorial
The United States Capitol BuildingLibrary of CongressCapitol Hill“United States Supreme Court" Capitol Visitor Center (U.S. Capitol): A new educational center welcomes visitors to the place where Congress meets to decide law (by appointment)Capitol Hill is home to more than just the Capitol Building: the U.S. Supreme Court and Library of Congress are located just off the east front of the Capitol.Aerial view of Capitol Hill
National ArchivesPreamble of the U.S. ConstitutionThe National ArchivesAt the National Archives, visitors view the “Charters of Freedom:” the original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Bill of RightsSignatures on the Declaration of Independence
Ford’s Theatre/Petersen HouseFord’s TheatreThe Presidential BoxOn April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was mortally shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play in Ford’s Theatre. Lincoln passed away across the street inside Peterson’s Boarding House.Bust of LincolnPetersen House: The House Where Lincoln Died
Washington MonumentLooking up at the Washington MonumentWashington Monument as seen from the Iwo Jima MemorialThe most visible memorial in D.C., the Washington Monument rises 555 feet above the National Mall. In addition to being the tallest structure in D.C., it is also the tallest stone monument in the world.Washington Monument as seen from the Vietnam WallWashington Monument as seen from the WWII Memorial
Mount VernonInteractive Activities at Mount VernonMount VernonPresident George Washington’s home located in Alexandria, Virginia.The Tombs of George and Martha WashingtonWashington’s Mount Vernon Estate
Monuments and MemorialsVietnam War MemorialWorld War II MemorialStudents pay tribute to fallen soldiers at a number of sites including the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.Korean War Veterans MemorialVietnam Women's Memorial
Monuments and MemorialsJefferson MemorialLincoln MemorialPresident Memorials and MonumentsFDR MemorialKennedy Center
National CathedralInside the National CathedralNational CathedralThe Cathedral is a 14th Century Gothic-style structure, shaped like a Latin Cross. It is the sixth largest church in the world. A sampling of the Cathedral’s stone carvingsView of Washington from the National Cathedral
Smithsonian InstitutionInside the Smithsonian Natural History MuseumSmithsonian CastleIn 1829, British scientist James Smithson died and in his will he left his estate, valued at over half a million dollars, tothe people of the United States to found“an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.”The Natural History MuseumThe Moon Rock at the Air & Space Museum
White HouseA Photo Opportunity at the White HouseWhite HouseThe home of the President and his family as well as the official office for the Executive Branch of our government, whose job is to execute or carry out the laws of our nation. The White House as seen from the EllipseA Photo Opportunity at the White House

WorldStrides Washington, D.C.

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    Legal NoticesTerms andConditions of UseThank you for downloading and using this WorldStrides “destination presentation.” By using this presentation, you signify your agreement to all terms, conditions, and notices contained or referenced herein ("Terms and Conditions of Use"). If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions of Use, please do not use this presentation. WorldStrides reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, alter or otherwise update these Terms and Conditions of Use at any time. By using this presentation after notice of such changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the modifications, alterations, or updates.Copyright and TrademarksThis WorldStrides “destination presentation” contains copyrighted material, trademarks, and other proprietary information including, text, photos, and graphics. All content included in this presentation, such as text, photos, and logos, is protected by copyrights, trademarks, and other rights, which are owned and/or controlled by WorldStrides or by other parties. You may use material from this presentation only for educational purposes related to your WorldStrides travel program. This presentation or any portion of this presentation may not be modified, published, reproduced, duplicated, copied, uploaded, downloaded, posted, transmitted, sold, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose that is not expressly permitted by WorldStrides or expressly permitted under copyright law. In the event of any permitted copying, redistribution, or publication of copyrighted material, no changes in or deletion of author attribution, trademark legend or copyright notice shall be made. You acknowledge that you do not acquire any ownership rights by downloading copyrighted material. WorldStrides is not responsible for changes made to this presentation after it is downloaded.Our Contact InformationWorldStrides590 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300Charlottesville, VA 22911(434) 982-8600E-Mail: update@worldstrides.orgAll content © 2008, WorldStrides
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    World War IIMemorialMemorial Bridge, Lincoln Memorial, Washington MonumentPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt MemorialWashington, D.C.Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. CapitolAs home to our nation's government, Washington, D.C., is one of the most powerful cities in the world. Steeped in history and rich in culture, D.C. provides ample opportunities for students to celebrate the past and prepare for the future.
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    Arlington National CemeterySpaceShuttle Challenger MemorialArlington National CemeterySee the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Eternal Flame at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite, and the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial.Tomb of the Unknown SoldiersJohn F. Kennedy Gravesite and Eternal Flame
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    Iwo Jima Memorial"UncommonValor was a Common Virtue." The Marine Corps War MemorialCommonly referred to as the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, VA, is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the United States since 1775.Flag raisers forever immortalized in bronzeThe Marine Corps War Memorial
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    September 11 MemorialCrowdat the dedication on Sept. 11, 2008September 11 MemorialA permanent outdoor installation that honors the memory of the 184 victims killed at the Pentagon during the September 11 attacks.First inscribed memorial unit unveiled at dedicationDedication ceremony marking the start of construction on the Pentagon Memorial
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    The United StatesCapitol BuildingLibrary of CongressCapitol Hill“United States Supreme Court" Capitol Visitor Center (U.S. Capitol): A new educational center welcomes visitors to the place where Congress meets to decide law (by appointment)Capitol Hill is home to more than just the Capitol Building: the U.S. Supreme Court and Library of Congress are located just off the east front of the Capitol.Aerial view of Capitol Hill
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    National ArchivesPreamble ofthe U.S. ConstitutionThe National ArchivesAt the National Archives, visitors view the “Charters of Freedom:” the original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Bill of RightsSignatures on the Declaration of Independence
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    Ford’s Theatre/Petersen HouseFord’sTheatreThe Presidential BoxOn April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was mortally shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play in Ford’s Theatre. Lincoln passed away across the street inside Peterson’s Boarding House.Bust of LincolnPetersen House: The House Where Lincoln Died
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    Washington MonumentLooking upat the Washington MonumentWashington Monument as seen from the Iwo Jima MemorialThe most visible memorial in D.C., the Washington Monument rises 555 feet above the National Mall. In addition to being the tallest structure in D.C., it is also the tallest stone monument in the world.Washington Monument as seen from the Vietnam WallWashington Monument as seen from the WWII Memorial
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    Mount VernonInteractive Activitiesat Mount VernonMount VernonPresident George Washington’s home located in Alexandria, Virginia.The Tombs of George and Martha WashingtonWashington’s Mount Vernon Estate
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    Monuments and MemorialsVietnamWar MemorialWorld War II MemorialStudents pay tribute to fallen soldiers at a number of sites including the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.Korean War Veterans MemorialVietnam Women's Memorial
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    Monuments and MemorialsJeffersonMemorialLincoln MemorialPresident Memorials and MonumentsFDR MemorialKennedy Center
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    National CathedralInside theNational CathedralNational CathedralThe Cathedral is a 14th Century Gothic-style structure, shaped like a Latin Cross. It is the sixth largest church in the world. A sampling of the Cathedral’s stone carvingsView of Washington from the National Cathedral
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    Smithsonian InstitutionInside theSmithsonian Natural History MuseumSmithsonian CastleIn 1829, British scientist James Smithson died and in his will he left his estate, valued at over half a million dollars, tothe people of the United States to found“an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.”The Natural History MuseumThe Moon Rock at the Air & Space Museum
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    White HouseA PhotoOpportunity at the White HouseWhite HouseThe home of the President and his family as well as the official office for the Executive Branch of our government, whose job is to execute or carry out the laws of our nation. The White House as seen from the EllipseA Photo Opportunity at the White House