The spot where Martin Luther King, Jr. stood to give his "I Have A Dream" speech is engraved on the landing eighteen steps below Lincoln's statue. Check out this video for more history on the Lincoln Подробнее.
President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden linked arms and sang "We Shall Overcome" during the dedication ceremony. Подробнее.
Designed by Maya Lin and completed in 1982, the two black granite walls are 246’9’’ long. Names on the walls are of servicemen KIA or MIA listed in chronological order. See video for more info. Подробнее.
Go to the FDR Memorial at night. The lights play with the statues and waters in a way that daylight just doesn't bring out. Подробнее.
It took 83 years to construct the National Cathedral (began in 1907). It has 231 stained glass windows, 112 gargoyles & a Darth Vader sculpture in the west tower. Watch this video for more history. Подробнее.
On the 1st floor, find "The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly" and be awestruck Подробнее.
It's safe to say we never realized how important the Postal Service was until we learned of its extensive history here. Great exhibits and tons of knowledge. Подробнее.
Investigate over 200 spy gadgets: bugs, invisible-ink writing kits, camera-carrying pigeons, pistols disguised as lipstick holders, shoe phones and poison-tipped umbrellas. Подробнее.
#CherryBlossoms: Enjoy a day of live music, boat-making, nautical demonstrations, food and drink at the Southwest Waterfront's Fireworks Festival, April 2 from 1 to 9 p.m. Подробнее.
An iconic Washington establishment, Ben's Chili Bowl is well-suited for late-night half-smoke cravings. [Eater 38 Member] Подробнее.
President Obama had lunch with staff members who worked on debt ceiling negotiations. Подробнее.
Ethiopic, named after an ancient East African language, serves up an array of fiery wots, meaty tibs & rich & raw kitfos, all spread out on those spongy masses of injera flatbread. Подробнее.