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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Washington D.C.-Museums

Today is Day 20, and we visited all the important landmarks and museums. Although we did have to leave some out because most of the museums or landmarks closed around 5 p.m. We tried to see as much as possible, and will unfortunately have to see the rest at a different time. However knowing this I am very happy to say we went to the following: Smithsonian American Art Museum and Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of The American Indian, National Archives, Sculpture Garden, Chinatown and Arlington Cemetery.

The following are the ones we didn't get a chance to see, but that I would recommend: Shakespeare Theatre Company, Lincoln Assassination Tour
FDR Memorial, National Theatre, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, National WW11 memorial, Botanical Garden, Crime and Punishment Museum, Naval Observatory, and Kennedy Center.

Washington D.C., is definitely worth visiting! I have been to D.C. several times, but never had the chance to visit the museums and landmarks. Washington D.C. is a good place to live and network. However, traffic could be a problem in the metropolitan area.





















Old Rifles and Guns!


































































































































































































































Old Military Uniforms








































Imagine yourself wearing one of these classic outfits!






































































Smithsonian National Museum of American History















Old School Bus

























































1st car used for cross country trip!



























































Transportation Route Map



























Above you will see Pictures of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History













Outside of the Museum



















































































This has to be one of the most interesting statistics I've seen in any Museum. This meter give you an accurate count of the current world population. The meter keeps running on and on!
Must See!!








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National Archieves
Must See!!














Fountain at the Sculpture Garden






























Pyramid at the Sculpture Garden













































Washington Monument from a distance
















Smithsonian National Museuem Air and Space Museum
Must See!!












Smithsonian Air and Space Museum is a must see. All the Smithsonians are worth visiting.








Space Toilet













































Interesting!








































WOW


















Military uses these phones primarily. You will never lose reception like the iphone!


















































































































































































































































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Apollo II






















































Pictures Above












The Sightseeing tour is the way to go.It will save you time, money and is extremely informative. Majority of Museums are free unlike Denver.

National Archives has to be one the most exciting place to be in D.C. You can find the original Constitution of The United States, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and many more! This place is a must see. No photography is allowed because the exposure of the light will have an affect on the paper.



Note: Washington D.C. is named after our first President George Washington and "D" stands for District and "C" stands for Columbia which we honor Christopher Columbus for his findings

The Museum of American History was definently worth seeing. Especially if you are a "war buff". The following is a little information to give you an idea of our History:

War of Independence was fought from 1775-1783. We went to war to win our Independence from Great Britain. 4,435 deaths

Wars of Expansion was fought from 1812-1902. We fought in North America and overseas to expand our Nations territory. 2,260 deaths

Civil War was fought 1861-1865 we battled each other over prserving their Union and ending slavery. 529,332 deaths

WW1 was fought 1917-1918. 116,516 American deaths

WW11 was fought 1941-1945. 405,399 deaths

Korean war was fought 1950-1953. 36,576 deaths

Vietnam war 1964-1975. 58,200 deaths

Gulf war 1990-1991 382 deaths


Below are portraits of Presidents and influential men who helped shape our country. If you read the little descriptions below it will help you better understand who they are and what they are known for.

































































Some photography was not allowed especially at the portrait gallery. However thanks to the iphone, i took as much as i could. These are the ones that are interesting.




















































Created the Emanicpation of Proclimation (Ended Slavery)
Important President!
























































Powerful activist



















































































































We all know who this is right?























































Nathaniel Hawthorne - Interesting because my middle school in NY was named after him!



















































Below you will see some videos. I used my camera and Iphone to video some of the things i thought were ineresting. Keep im mind this is not a professional video nor is it edited. You will get to see the the original version!


Satellite Video at the Smithsonian (appx 4 minutes)

Evolution of Humans Video at Smithsonian (appx 1 minute)
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