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Workmen on May 9 approach the end of erecting the scaffolding on the Washington Monument, in preparation for the repair of earthquake damage. Repair work by the National Park Service has to go on while Congressional dunderheads being at loggerheads continue to cripple the mission of the NPS.

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2005_DC_Navy_05101550230th Navy Birthday Concert (Ernest Borgnine) @ DAR Constitution Hall
Navy veteran and Academy Award winning actor ...
2011_DC_LincolnAF_11061138Air and Space Lecture -- Family Day: Mr. Lincoln’s Air Force
Family Day: Mr. Lincoln’s Air Force
One hundred and fifty years ago this month, Thaddeus Lowe demonstrated to President Lincoln how a gas-filled balloon might be used to spy on the enemy, thus helping the Union Army and establishing the earliest "air force."
In celebration of this anniversary, the...
2009_DC_AABall1_090120156All American Inaugural Ball (2009) -- 1 of 2 -- Pictures taken before 11:25pm (before presentations)
Seldom in our lifetime is an event of such high importance as to claim a prominent position in history.  On January 20th, 2009 the inauguration of America’s 44th President is just such an occasion.
The All American Ball Inaugural Committee is proud to announce that the 4th All American Inaugural Ball...
2009_DC_AABall2_090120153All American Inaugural Ball (2009) -- 2 of 2 -- Pictures taken during award presentation and afterward (taken after 11:25pm)
Seldom in our lifetime is an event of such high importance as to claim a prominent position in history.  On January 20th, 2009 the inauguration of America’s 44th President is just such an occasion.
The All American Ball Inaugural Committee is proud to announce that the 4th All American Inaugural Ball...
2005_IL_ALA2005C21American Library Association 2005 conference in Chicago, IL -- Authors
Includes Jules Feiffer, Kate DiCamillo ("Because of Winn-Dixie"), Gary Stromberg ("The Harder They Fall"), Gene Ha (DC Comics), Henry Winkler, Arthur Frommer, and Jennifer Read Hawthorne.
2005_IL_ALAKick_05062532American Library Association 2005 conference in Chicago, IL -- Day 1 Kick-off
Attendees include Barack Obama and Mayor Richard M. Daley.
2005_IL_ALAWrap_0506289American Library Association 2005 conference in Chicago, IL -- Day 4 wrap-up with Henry Winkler
2009_CA_Wedding_09080150CA -- Los Angeles -- Wedding ceremony
This couple was getting married at the plaza ... It was in a public place and you know me on taking pictures. No, I didn't crash the event -- I stayed outside the ropes. So the pictures we're great angles -- hey! I wasn't invited! -- but what the heck.
Later, I searched Google to see if I could find...
2010_CA_Literacy_100731136CA -- San Bernardino -- Campaign for Literacy Event
2010_CA_SBBook_10073176CA -- San Bernardino -- Library Book Event
2009_CA_Balloon14CA -- San Diego -- Balloon launch for 70th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz
May 10, 2009: Warner Home Video is celebrating the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of OZ by launching a grand Wizard of Oz Hot Air Balloon Tour that will travel across the United States from Los Angeles to New York visiting cities and hot air balloon festivals all across the United States to celebrate...
2012_CA_SDCC_Alf_120714208CA -- San Diego -- Comic-Con International 2012 -- Richard Alf Memorial Celebration
This was a memorial dinner sponsored by Diamond Comics for Richard Alf, co-founder of the San Diego Comic-Con and organized by Greg Koudoulian.

The commemorative mug said:

Richard Alf Memorial Celebration
US Grant Celestial Ballroom
August 1, 1970 - July 14, 2012
San Diego Comic Con
Before...
2012_DC_CalTort_Party_12041761California Tortilla -- Brand Update Party
Join us to celebrate our Fresh New Look!
Come celebrate California Tortilla's brand update! Bring a guest and enjoy fresh food, signature cocktails and more!
2011_DC_DT101_11021773Capitol -- Domestic Terrorism 101
Domestic Terrorism 101

WMAL, The Heritage Foundation, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and Westminster Institute invite you to a panel discussion to explore the various aspects of the growing threat of domestic terrorism: counter-terrorism, home-grown plots, staying ahead of the threat, Sharia...
2011_DC_DC_Hist_111103125DC -- 38th Annual Conference on DC Historical Studies -- Conference Reception @ Goethe-Institut
38th Annual Conference on DC Historical Studies -- November 3-6, 2011

The mission of the Annual Conference on Washington D.C. Historical Studies is to bring together the community interested and engaged in documenting the many varied aspects of the history of the Washington D.C. area and its...
1981_DC_4th6DC -- 4th of July at the U.S. Capitol (1981)
The PBS-covered Fourth of July concerts started this year. I didn't see the big concert by the Capitol though. That was for old fogies. I did the one by the Washington Monument (Sylvan Theater) instead. Those pretty well died out over the years.

From...
1984_DC_4th2DC -- 4th of July at the U.S. Capitol (1984)
1994_DC_4th1DC -- 4th of July at the U.S. Capitol (1994)
1997_DC_4th_97070311DC -- 4th of July at the U.S. Capitol (1997) (dress rehearsal)
1998_DC_4th_9807042DC -- 4th of July at the U.S. Capitol (1998)
1999_DC_4th_9907043DC -- 4th of July at the U.S. Capitol (1999)
2003_DC_4th_03070323DC -- 4th of July at the U.S. Capitol (2003) (dress rehearsal)
Personally, I find Fourth of July in downtown DC to be mostly about crowds, heat, and humidity. Having said that, the fireworks are spectacular and there's a wonderful free concert put on at the Capital which you can never get close enough to. I'm used to being within 50 feet of the stage at Wolf...
2005_DC_4th_05070461DC -- 4th of July at the U.S. Capitol (2005)
This year marks the 25th anniversary of A Capitol Fourth – a national Independence Day celebration where award-winning performers come together to pay tribute to the country they love for the enjoyment of millions of Americans.

THE PERFORMERS: ...
1983_DC_4th4DC -- 4th of July from the White House grounds (1983)
4th of July from the White House grounds. This was one of the perks of working for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Performance by BJ Thomas.
2005_DC_Blue_05051018DC -- Blue Mass @ St Patrick's (2005)
Once a year, there's a National Police Week which honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. To kick it off is a "blue mass" at the nearby St Patrick's Cathedral. I happened on the event this year, which was the 11th annual one. Present was Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick.
2010_DC_Blue_100504143DC -- Blue Mass @ St Patrick's (2010)
All parishioners and friends of St. Patrick's Catholic Church are cordially invited to join hundreds of first responders from around the country at St. Patrick's 16th Annual Blue Mass. Held each year at the beginning of National Police Week, we pray for those in law enforcement and fire safety, remember...
1998_DC_Candlelight_98051312DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (1998)
2005_DC_Candlelight_05051366DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (2005)
17th Annual Candlelight Vigil: National Police Week 2005. There was a program which featured comments by Craig Floyd (the chairman of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund), Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and others. After that, a reading of the names newly engraved on the Memorial...
2007_DC_Candlelight_070513_Cer60DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (2007) -- Ceremony
I was wayyyy back during the actual ceremony so don't expect those pictures to be great but the candlelight part went well as did the pictures afterward. You'll see some decent pictures of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Craig Floyd, Chairman of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial...
2007_DC_Candlelight_070513_Pre91DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (2007) -- Pre-ceremony events
2007_DC_Candlelight_070513_Rel90DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (2007) -- Related images
2008_DC_Candlelight_080513_Cer79DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (2008) -- Ceremony
The official program for the evening (not all of which I got on film) was as follows:
- Presentation of the Colors -- United States Park Police
- National Anthem -- Performed by Sergeant Michael Devine, New York City Police Department
- Invocation -- Reverend Kate Braestrup
- Welcoming Remarks...
2008_DC_Candlelight_080513_Pre39DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (2008) -- Pre-ceremony events
2008_DC_Candlelight_080513_Rel73DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (2008) -- Related images
2009_DC_Candlelight_Cer_09051392DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (2009) -- Ceremony
Program of the Evening:
- Opening Musical Tribute: Phoenix Police Department Honor Chorus
- Presentation of the Colors: United States Park Police
- National Anthem: Performed by Lieutenant Randy Sutton, Las Vegas (NV) Metropolitan Police Department
- Invocation: Officer Steven V. Hillman,...
2009_DC_Candlelight_Rel_09051372DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (2009) -- Related images
2012_DC_Candlelight_120513109DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (2012) -- Pre-ceremony events
I didn't stick around for the ceremony. It's gotten so big that there's really no way to get close enough to see the stage anymore.
2013_05_12N_Candlelight43DC -- Candlelight Vigil for Natl Police Week (2013) -- Preparation for ceremony (Partially reviewed)
2007_DC_Pride_Festival_07061045DC -- Capital Pride Festival (2007)
Stage performers here are Crystal Waters and Rachel Panay. The off-stage performers were also interesting!
2008_DC_Pride_08061569DC -- Capital Pride Festival (2008)
Performances include the following:
* BETTY
* DC Cowboys
* Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C.
* Wicked Jezabel

Descriptions:

BETTY:
Elizabeth, Alyson, and Amy -- BETTY -- is a five-piece pop rock band fronted by Elizabeth Ziff, Alyson Palmer and Amy Ziff (L to R above). The band’s...
2009_DC_Pride_09061435DC -- Capital Pride Festival (2009) -- except stage performances
2009_DC_PrideP_090614179DC -- Capital Pride Festival (2009) -- stage performances
Including performances by:
- DC Swoing,
- Sister Funk,
- DC Cowboys,
- Ella Fitzgerald (not that one),
- Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC,
- Odd Girl Out,
- Lori Michaels,
- Vanessa Conde,
- Martha Wash, and
- RuPaul
2010_DC_PrideW_10061351DC -- Capital Pride Festival (2010) -- Chely Wright
2010_DC_Pride_10061336DC -- Capital Pride Festival (2010) -- except Chely Wright
2011_DC_Pride_Festival_11061252DC -- Capital Pride Festival (2011)
2007_DC_Pride_March_07060992DC -- Capital Pride March (2007)
Large contingent of churches joins Pride celebration
Mayor Fenty leads group of elected officials in parade

By LOU CHIBBARO JR
Friday, June 15, 2007

Surging crowds lining the parade route added to the enthusiasm of this year’s 32nd annual Pride festivities as thousands turned out for last...
2013_02_01O_CCWP_Dream_LOC40DC -- CCWP Dream Day -- Group in Library of Congress
The Center for Civil War Photography is pleased to announce an upcoming one-day member event so special that it can only be entitled, THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHY DREAM DAY, with behind-the-scenes curators tours of the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress and more. Curators will unearth from storage and...
2013_02_01C_CCWP_Dream_SIPG172DC -- CCWP Dream Day -- Group in Portrait Gallery
The Center for Civil War Photography is pleased to announce an upcoming one-day member event so special that it can only be entitled, THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHY DREAM DAY, with behind-the-scenes curators tours of the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress and more. Curators will unearth from storage and...
2013_02_01S_CCWP_Dream_Castle27DC -- CCWP Dream Day -- Group in Smithsonian Castle
The Center for Civil War Photography is pleased to announce an upcoming one-day member event so special that it can only be entitled, THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHY DREAM DAY, with behind-the-scenes curators tours of the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress and more. Curators will unearth from storage and...
2005_DC_MiKick_05031964DC -- Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations -- Kick-off event
This was the official kick-off event for the "Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations" event in Washington DC. After being split up to tour a variety of cities, the Mickey statues were brought back together in DC before going up to New York to be auctioned off at Sothebys. Highlights from the event...
2012_DC_CNewYr_120129119DC -- Chinese New Year Parade
2013_02_17I_Climate_March1101DC -- Climate Rally -- March to the White House
Join Us for the Largest Climate Rally Ever:
Join us in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, February 17 for the biggest climate rally in history. On President's Day weekend, we're calling on President Obama and all our leaders to take bold and decisive action on climate change.
We'll be joining groups like the...
2013_02_17G_Climate_Podium186DC -- Climate Rally -- Podium Speakers
Join Us for the Largest Climate Rally Ever:
Join us in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, February 17 for the biggest climate rally in history. On President's Day weekend, we're calling on President Obama and all our leaders to take bold and decisive action on climate change.
We'll be joining groups like the...
2013_02_17F_Climate_Rally41DC -- Climate Rally -- Rally On the Mall
Join Us for the Largest Climate Rally Ever:
Join us in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, February 17 for the biggest climate rally in history. On President's Day weekend, we're calling on President Obama and all our leaders to take bold and decisive action on climate change.
We'll be joining groups like the...
2009_DC_Kennedy_09082936DC -- Constitution Avenue -- Ted Kennedy funeral procession
2009_DC_Dangerous_091029156DC -- DC Labor Filmfest -- Daniel Ellsberg ("The Most Dangerous Man in America") -- Capital event
The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers
Presented by the DC Environmental Film Festival and The Impact Arts + Film Fund, The Project On Government Oversight
1971: America is embroiled in a dirty war based on lies. A president is abusing the power of his office,...
2009_DC_DangerousR_09102979DC -- DC Labor FilmFest -- Daniel Ellsberg ("The Most Dangerous Man in America") -- Pre-event Reception
The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers
Presented by the DC Environmental Film Festival and The Impact Arts + Film Fund, The Project On Government Oversight
1971: America is embroiled in a dirty war based on lies. A president is abusing the power of his office,...
2012_DC_Press_12010629DC -- Federal Courthouse -- Harry Thomas Jr. announces plea
Harry Thomas, Jr., DC city council member, had just admitted guilt in a scam that had fleeced the DC government of more than $350,000 intended to help city children. After months of denying everything, he finally caved in, agreeing to resign from office, pay restitution of $353,500 to the DC...
1997_DC_FDR_Ceremony_97050248DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial -- 1997 Opening Ceremony
On May 2, 1997, President Clinton joined Mike Wallace, Master of Ceremonies, FDR Commission Co-chairs Senators Daniel K. Inouye and Mark O. Hatfield, David B. Roosevelt, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and opera singer Denyce Graves to dedicate the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. The FDR...
2009_DC_Abortion_0909114DC -- Freedom Plaza -- Anti-Abortion display
Interesting idea. The handwriting on the notes I saw, however, seems to have all been done by the same person which seriously detracts from the presumed realism of the display.
2011_DC_Occupy_DCFP77DC -- Freedom Plaza -- Occupy DC protest
2012_DC_Occupy_DCFP39DC -- Freedom Plaza -- Occupy DC protest
It was a bitterly cold morning. A week previously, after similar actions at McPherson Square, the U.S. Park Police had started compliance checks at the Occupy DC Freedom Plaza location. They're enforcing prohibitons on overnight camping and "biohazards." (The McPherson Square group is a bit different...
2010_DC_DADTFP_10031870DC -- Freedom Plaza -- Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell w/Kathy Griffin
2000_DC_Tartans3DC -- Freedom Plaza -- Tartan event
2010_DC_TParty_10041572DC -- Freedom Plaza -- Tea Party rally (w/Michele Bachmann)
Speakers included:
(???)
Ken Hoagland, Chairman Online Tax Revolt/FairTax National victory Campaign
(??? singer ???)
Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform
Michele Bachmann of Minnesota
(???) Congressman John Linder, from Georgia

In 1754, George Washington led an unprovoked sneak attack...
2007_DC_Gallup_07011667DC -- Gallup -- Gallup/University of Nebraska Global Leadership Forum
Re-Thinking Global Leadership: The Gallup/University of Nebraska Global Leadership Forum: At the Gallup/University of Nebraska Global Leadership Forum in January, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, social theorist Richard Florida, Gallup CEO Jim Clifton, and University of Nebraska faculty will speak...
2005_DC_Gallup_05072624DC -- Gallup -- World Poll advance briefing
The Gallup Organization held a special advance briefing for federal government agencies on The Gallup World Poll -- a global data collection and analysis effort that is the largest in Gallup’s 70-year history. In up to 200 countries, this project will gather first-hand, “on the ground” answers directly...
1989_DC_Inaugural6DC -- Inaugural events (1989)
This is what your view looks like if you really don't have any vantage point at all.
1981_DC_Inaugural_1981019DC -- Inaugural parade (1981) (Reagan and Bush)
1993_DC_Inaugural_1993019DC -- Inaugural parade (1993)
2009_DC_Parade_09012050DC -- Inaugural parade (2009)
I hadn't tried to see an inauguration since 1993 but this was Barack Obama! It was bitterly cold. The event was delayed because Senator Kennedy had had a seizure in the Capital. And neither Barack nor Joe Biden were outside of their vehicles by the time they reach my position at the Canadian Embassy....
1980_DC_Anderson_1980034DC -- John Anderson rally (w/Edward Brooke)
I had of course voted for Jimmy Carter in 1976. I wasn't thrilled with the choices in 1980 and decided to vote for John Anderson, a Republican. I lived in Washington DC at the time and you had to register as a specific party so I found myself registering as a Republican. Then, right before the...
2008_DC_JAWilson_Tour50DC -- John A. Wilson Building -- Architectural Tour
2008_DC_JAWilson_100_08101585DC -- John A. Wilson Building -- Centennial Event
John A. Wilson Building Centennial
Join in the celebration of the Centennial of the John A. Wilson Building.  This commemoration includes an exhibit co-curated by the Historical Society of Washington and the DC Archives.  The exhibits include fascinating artifacts: an original DC flag (courtesy of the...
2009_DC_Dime_Protest_09042720DC -- Lafayette Park -- March of Dimes Protest
Police Arresting Angry Members of the Disabled Community Who Are Picketing White House

April 27, 2009 2:09 PM

ABC News' Jake Tapper and Sunlen Miller report:

Police have started to arrest some of the disabled protestors picketing outside the White House right now. Almost all of the 400...
2010_DC_DADTWH_10031839DC -- Lafayette Park -- Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell event
2000_DC_LOC200_00042490DC -- Library of Congress -- Bicentennial celebration
This was the 200th anniversary of the Library of Congress. During the celebration, they honored 78 "Living Legends." As their press release ( http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2000/00-059.html ) said:

"During its year-long celebration of its Bicentennial, the Library of Congress is recognizing a number...
2009_DC_Reiner_09102658DC -- Library of Congress -- Carl Reiner
Comedy Icon Carl Reiner to Speak at Library of Congress:
Carl Reiner, a giant of American comedy for nearly six decades, will speak at the Library of Congress as part of the Books & Beyond author series sponsored by the Library’s Center for the Book. Following his talk, Reiner will sign his recently...
2009_DC_Herblock_09101569DC -- Library of Congress -- Haynes Johnson and Harry L. Katz ("Herblock: The Life and Works")
To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of political cartoonist Herbert Block (Herblock), the Library of Congress and the Herb Block Foundation, in association with W. W. Norton & Company, have published "HERBLOCK: The Life and Works of the Great Political Cartoonist." Authors Haynes Johnson and...
2007_DC_Baker_07022743DC -- Library of Congress -- Kissinger Lecture on Foreign Policy and International Relations -- James A. Baker III
Former U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker III, who recently served as co-chair of the Iraq Study Group, will deliver the fifth Kissinger Lecture on Foreign Policy and International Relations at the Library of Congress on Feb. 27.

Baker is senior partner in the law firm of Baker Botts and honorary...
2009_DC_LOC_Lincoln_090304114DC -- Library of Congress -- Lincoln Bicentennial Symposium (presentations)
Award-Winning Scholars Gather on 148th Anniversary of Lincoln’s First Inauguration:
Law and politics dominated Abraham Lincoln's public life, yet being president brought little reward, for he could not escape the weight of war and the issue of racial inequality. However, his words and deeds that shaped...
2008_DC_LOC_LL_080412112DC -- Library of Congress -- Living Legends 2008 ceremony
Seven New “Living Legends” Honored on April 12 To Commemorate Launch of “Library of Congress Experience”
Public Enters Through Ornate Bronze Doors First Time Since 1990

The Library of Congress will honor seven new "Living Legends" as part of its public celebration on Saturday, April 12, at the...
2008_DC_LOC_LL_Etc_08041221DC -- Library of Congress -- Living Legends 2008 miscellaneous
Setting up, the audience, people leaving.
2008_DC_LOCExp_Aud_08041253DC -- Library of Congress -- "Experience" debut (audience)
2008_DC_LOCExp_FM_08041224DC -- Library of Congress -- "Experience" debut (Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer)
2008_DC_LOCExp_DS_08041280DC -- Library of Congress -- "Experience" debut (Doc Scantlin)
Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms Orchestra have a web site of course: http://www.docscantlin.com
2008_DC_LOCExp_Ceremony_08041236DC -- Library of Congress -- "Experience" debut (misc ceremony)
The stage presentations were as follows:

- Welcome, Master of Ceremonies Tom Sherwood
- "The Star-Spangled Banner", Library of Congress Choir
- Singers Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer ...
2008_DC_LOCExp_08041219DC -- Library of Congress -- "Experience" debut (miscellaneous)
"Library of Congress Experience" Debuts April 12
Exhibits, Interactives Put Exciting World of Knowledge at Fingertips

The Library of Congress–the largest library in the world and the oldest U.S. federal cultural institution–on Saturday, April 12, debuts an immersive, new "Library of Congress...
2008_DC_LOCExp_PBS_08041241DC -- Library of Congress -- "Experience" debut (PBS characters)
Clifford the Dog, Curious George, and WordGirl.
2008_DC_LOCExp_MRR_08041225DC -- Library of Congress -- "Experience" debut (people in Main Reading Room)
During the "Library of Congress Experience" opening event, the Main Reading Room was available for public tours (and photography), something which until then hadn't been done very often.
2007_DC_Lincoln_Cott1st_07110685DC -- Lincoln Cottage -- First Lady Dedication Event (2007)
2010_DC_Lincoln_CottageO_10051798DC -- Lincoln Cottage -- Opening of Mary Lincoln Room
2010_DC_LSailor_Misc_100915154DC -- Lone Sailor Award (2010) -- (1 of 3) The opening and closing receptions
These are pictures that were taken during the opening and closing receptions.
2010_DC_LSailor_Dinner_100915147DC -- Lone Sailor Award (2010) -- (2 of 3) Dinner itself (but not the presentation)
Pictures here were taken during the dinner. Pictures of the presentation itself are on another page.
2010_DC_LSailor_Pgm_100915166DC -- Lone Sailor Award (2010) -- (3 of 3) Program
2010 Lone Sailor Awards go to: Lanier W. Phillip, Edward W. LeBaron, Jr., and William H. Cosby, Jr.

Program:

(1) Presentation of Colors: United States Sea Services Color Guard, US Navy Ceremonial Guard, Marine Barracks 8th & I, US Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard
(2) Invocation: Rear...
2011_DC_LSailor_Misc1_110922149DC -- Lone Sailor Award (2011) -- (1 of 3) Pictures from the opening reception
The Lone Sailor Award is given to Sea Service veterans who have excelled with distinction in their respective civilian careers while exemplifying the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. In receiving the Lone Sailor Award, the Bridges family, Lamb, Coleman and Feller join an impressive...
2011_DC_LSailor_Pgm_110922127DC -- Lone Sailor Award (2011) -- (2 of 3) The program itself
The Lone Sailor Award is given to Sea Service veterans who have excelled with distinction in their respective civilian careers while exemplifying the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. In receiving the Lone Sailor Award, the Bridges family, Lamb, Coleman and Feller join an impressive...
2011_DC_LSailor_Misc2_110922106DC -- Lone Sailor Award (2011) -- (3 of 3) Pictures from the dinner and closing presentation
The Lone Sailor Award is given to Sea Service veterans who have excelled with distinction in their respective civilian careers while exemplifying the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. In receiving the Lone Sailor Award, the Bridges family, Lamb, Coleman and Feller join an impressive...
2005_DC_WW2_60th_05090267DC -- Mall -- 60th anniversary of end of World War II (2005)
2005_DC_March_05092412DC -- Mall -- End the War On Iraq protest march
2006_DC_Eyes37DC -- Mall -- Eyes Wide Open exhibit
Eyes Wide Open, AFSC’s widely acclaimed exhibit of boots and shoes commemorating the casualties of the Iraq war is returning to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. after a tour of more than 70 cities.
This year, the exhibit anchors a larger four-day event (schedule below), Silence of the Dead –...
2004_DC_Festival_040937DC -- Mall -- First Americans Festival
Various pictures of the First Americans Festival on the National Mall. The event went on for a week during the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian but I only visited it on two days: (040921) and (040924).
2000_DC_KWar_00062529DC -- Mall -- Korean War 50th Anniversary event
The commemoration ceremonies for the 50th anniversary of the Korean War were conducted June 25 in Seoul, South Korea, and Washington, D.C. They are the first of many commemorative events scheduled during the next three years in the United States and the Republic of Korea marking the history of the...
2003_DC_KWar_03072743DC -- Mall -- Korean War 50th Anniversary event
2000_DC_Clinton_00062511DC -- Mall -- Korean War 50th Anniversary event -- Bill Clinton
This was very cool! After the Korean War event, President Clinton came out and shook hands with the public. I stood on some chairs taking pictures and finally reached over and shook his hand. Previously, I had met and spoken to Jimmy Carter but Clinton was more of a thrill for me.
2003_DC_March_0303157DC -- Mall -- March against War on Iraq
Miscellaneous photos from the anti-war march in Washington. I wasn't downtown for the march (I was there to meet documentary-maker Ric Burns) and only got to see the end of it. It seemed pretty peaceful to me and people were enjoying themselves.
2004_DC_March_04042552DC -- Mall -- March for Women's Lives
Lots of folks including Gloria Steinem, Susan Sarandon, Eleanor Smeal, Anthony Romero (head of the ACLU), Kim Gandy (head of NOW), Julianne Moore, Gloria Feldt (Planned Parenthood), and Kate Michelman (NARAL).
2000_DC_Million_Mom12DC -- Mall -- Million Mom March
2008_DC_NNO_08080530DC -- Mall -- National Night Out -- Miscellaneous
FIGHT CRIME and have a little fun, too, at the National Night Out 25th anniversary party on the Mall on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. In addition to the usual get-to-know-your-community-police-officer atmosphere, which, along with lighted porch lights, has become the hallmark of National Night Out, there...
2004_DC_Procession_04092157DC -- Mall -- Native Nations Procession
The grand opening of the National Museum of the American Indian began with a procession. As the brochure described it: "Thousands of Native people and non-Native supporters [there was, for example, an Environmental Protection Agency group in the parade] from throughout the Western Hemisphere, many in...
1979_DC_Pope_1979105DC -- Mall -- Pope John Paul II
1981_DC_Choice26DC -- Mall -- Pro-Choice Rally (1981)
1989_DC_Choice11DC -- Mall -- Pro-Choice Rally (1989)
2010_DC_Rally_101030159DC -- Mall -- Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
450 billion people showed up for this rally! Not really, but I figure I can make up numbers like Fox Views and that fiction writer Michele Bachmann do...
I've seen estimates that the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear "only" had 200,000 people. Maybe that's true. I dunno. But, like for all of...
1996_DC_Smithsonian_150th9DC -- Mall -- Smithsonian 150th Anniversary event
The event included interviews with Little Anthony and the Imperials plus Trisha Yearwood.
1981_DC_Solidarity25DC -- Mall -- Solidarity Day march (1981)
October 1981.
Solidarity Day was an attempt by organized labor to point out the abuses of the Reagan administration. They consciously tried to avoid having politicians do the speeches so you saw a lot of labor leaders talking instead.

From a biography on Lane Kirkland on...
2007_DC_Tribute_070929118DC -- Mall -- Tribute to World War II Veterans
We invite you to pay tribute to veterans of World War II with a free public event near the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. The event will feature a ceremony honoring the service of WWII veterans, and remarks by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and dignitaries. The evening will also include a special...
2011_DC_Occupy_DCK79DC -- McPherson Sq (K Street) -- Occupy DC protest
1997_DC_Mem_Day_9705309DC -- Memorial Day 1997 (dress rehearsal)
2008_DC_Mem_Day_080524137DC -- Memorial Day 2008 (dress rehearsal)
The 2008 National Memorial Day Concert
Live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol

PBS unites the nation with the award-winning National Memorial Day Concert (2008) honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all of those who have given their...
2010_DC_SCEMS_10010874DC -- Microsoft Partners in Learning/Smithsonian Institution Summit Meeting
1998_DC_Worley_9807047DC -- Natl Air and Space Museum -- Jo Anne Worley
The US Air Force Band, with special guest Jo Anne Worley, gave an inspiring concert on Independence Day.
2008_DC_BBQDC44DC -- Natl Capital Safeway Barbecue Battle
For the Tenth and best year yet, the Safeway's Barbecue Battle features serious competition between top BBQ competitors, great BBQ restaurants from our area and around the country, cooking demonstrations, free food samples, interactive cooking displays and children's activities.

Experience the best...
2012_DC_CB_Parade_120414390DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Parade
The 2012 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® is Saturday, April 14 from 10:00am to 12:30pm, rain or shine. One of DC’s largest spectator events, the energy-filled Parade runs along Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th streets, NW, and is televised live on ABC7/WJLA-TV and NewsChannel8. The Parade...
2001_DC_JAM_01062946DC -- Natl Japanese-American Monument -- Opening Ceremony (2001)
2006_DC_SIAH_Closing_06090428DC -- Natl Museum of American History, Behring Center: Closing day (2006)
Closing day presentation by museum director Brent Glass just before the museum closed for renovations for over two years.
2008_DC_SIAH_Day1_08112175DC -- Natl Museum of American History, Behring Center: Opening day inside
After a two-year, $85 million renovation, the National Museum of American History reopened on November 21.

Photos here include:
- G. Wayne Clough, Secretary, Smithsonian Institution
- Kenneth E. Behring, donor and philanthropist
- Brent D. Glass, director, National Museum of American...
2008_DC_SIAH_Ceremony_08112184DC -- Natl Museum of American History, Behring Center: Reopening ceremony (2008)
After a two-year, $85 million renovation, the National Museum of American History reopened on November 21.

Speakers for the event were:
- Brent D. Glass, director, National Museum of American History
- Kathy Brown, senior vice president, Verizon Communications
- G. Wayne Clough, Secretary,...
2004_DC_AmerInd123DC -- Natl Museum of the American Indian (2004)
Several visits including on opening day, September 21, 2004
2000_DC_WW2_00111161DC -- Natl World War II Memorial (2000) -- Ground breaking ceremony
2009_DC_Parade_0907045DC -- Pennsylvania Avenue -- 4th of July parade
Just a pass by -- don't expect much.
2009_DC_Abortion_0901225DC -- Pennsylvania Avenue -- Anti-Abortion rally on anniversary of Roe v Wade
2007_DC_Palestinian_07061010DC -- Pennsylvania Avenue -- Palestinian rights march
2011_DC_Quake_11082318DC -- Quake
People milling around after the quake hit. I was at a Meritalk innovation conference whose title this year was, appropriately, "Shake It Up."
1999_DC_Cure_99060516DC -- Race for the Cure (1999)
2000_DC_Race_00060310DC -- Race for the Cure (2000)
2010_DC_Ringling_Parade_10031623DC -- Ringling Brothers Circus Parade
2007_DC_Rock_Creek_Bird_07050614DC -- Rock Creek Park -- Birding Exercise
This event, part of International Migratory Bird Day, was something I was invited to as a member of the Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ). The regular members were in the midst of a two-day exercise to tally all of the unique bird species they could see in the area. Our groups saw quite a number but,...
2013_04_08F_SI_Volunteer48DC -- Smithsonian Volunteer Appreciation Reception
The Office of Visitor Services cordially invites you to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Reception (Partially reviewed)
2011_DC_Smokin_1103297DC -- Smoke from the Franklin Towers building
There was a fire that popped up while I was reviewing the cherry blossoms. This is from WAMU's web site:

Fire Breaks Out In Franklin Towers In D.C.
Greg Peppers

March 29, 2011 - In the District, fire officials are trying to determine what caused Tuesday morning's fire at the Franklin Towers...
2012_DC_Shuttle_Flyby_12041736DC -- Space Shuttle Discovery Fly-By
Space Shuttle Discovery Flies to the Smithsonian
Discovery, the longest-serving orbiter in the space shuttle fleet, departed Kennedy Space Center in Florida around dawn today, and is expected to arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport about 11 a.m. EDT. After a two-day layover at the airport,...
2009_DC_St_Patrick_09031586DC -- St Patrick's Parade
2005_DC_Extra_MileC_05101430DC -- The Extra Mile Points of Light Volunteer Pathway opening ceremony
At a time when Americans are stepping forward with contributions and volunteer time to assist Gulf coast hurricane victims, the Points of Light Foundation will formally dedicate the Extra Mile – Points of Light Volunteer Pathway, a mile-long pathway of bronze medallions only blocks from the White House....
2010_DC_Union_StationCC_10101118DC -- Union Station -- Columbus Day Ceremony
Display after ceremony for Columbus Day. (I missed the ceremony itself.)
2011_DC_Union_StationCC_111010189DC -- Union Station -- Columbus Day Ceremony
Civil Ceremony
Sponsored by
National Columbus Celebration Association
in cooperation with the
US Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Mall & Memorial Parks

Monday, October 10, 2011
Columbus Plaza -- Union Station

* Music Prelude -- "The President's Own" US Marine...
2013_04_06F_Earth_Month32DC -- Union Station -- Earth Month
STEM Science Fair. Mostly from the NASA section of it. (Partially reviewed)
2011_DC_Dalai_10070965DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Dalai Lama (A Talk for World Peace)
July 9th - A Talk for World Peace

July 9, 2011 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet, one of the world’s most revered spiritual leaders, will be making a HISTORIC VISIT to Washington, DC in July 2011. During this time, he will be conferring the Kalachakra for World Peace for the first time in the...
2007_DC_Dalai_07101750DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Dalai Lama (w/Nancy Pelosi and Richard Gere)
The International Campaign for Tibet is honored to announce a public address by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on October 17, 2007 following his receipt of the Congressional Gold Medal in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Congress has passed a resolution permitting the International Campaign for Tibet to sponsor...
2009_DC_March_For_Babies_0904264DC -- U.S. Capitol -- March for Babies
This was a March of Dimes event that I passed through on my way to see Roz Chast. Unfortunately, I don't know how to actually pass through something without taking pictures so...
2009_DC_Health_09091376DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Pro-health care demonstration
This was a small response to the scary anti-health care demonstration the previous day. Organizers of the pro-health care demonstration say there will be a bigger pro-health care demonstration in October.

Personal commentary: I didn't take any pictures of the previous day's anti-health care protest....
2007_DC_Ford_07010113DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Tribute to Gerald Ford
I didn't go to the funeral parade for the ex-President. I just did the two-hour wait at the Capitol to see him lying in state in the rotunda. They didn't allow photos there so these are just of the people waiting to get in.
2005_DC_Parks_05103024DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Tribute to Rosa Parks
2011_DC_Harvest_110616132DC -- U.S. Capitol -- "The Harvest" premier (w/Eva Longoria)
Join actor Eva Longoria at a reception and special screening of the documentary "The Harvest."
Actor and activist Eva Longoria, executive producer of "The Harvest / La Cosecha," U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, and MALDEF to announce push for stronger child labor laws for farmworkers.
THE HARVEST/LA...
2011_DC_USCHS_11050567DC -- U.S. Capitol Historical Society: Emancipation During the Civil War (w/Gary Gallagher)
U.S. Capitol Historical Society presents: Emancipation during the Civil War. Eighth in the series. The National Capital in a Nation Divided: Congress and the District of Columbia Confront Sectionalism and Slavery.
Opening Keynote: Dr. Gary W. Gallagher the, John L. Nau III Professor in the History of...
2004_DC_NCath_Climb14DC -- Washington Natl Cathedral -- Climb the Tower event
Twice a year, you get to climb up to the tower to look at the bells, see the view, and get up close and personal with stained glass and gargoyles. Trivia: Height 301 feet. Weight: 9000 tons. Number of steps: 333. Number of bells: 63. 53 Bell Carillon = 64 tons. 10 Bell English Peal = 7 tons.
2004_DC_NCath_Open17DC -- Washington Natl Cathedral -- Open House
2011_DC_WHCD1_110430253DC -- White House Correspondent's Dinner (1 of 2)
This is the first half of pictures from the evening. I can recognize folks like Sean Penn, Ryan Kwanten, Russell Simmons, Rupert Murdoch (?), Eric Stonestreet, George Stephanopoulos, Bob Schieffer, Chris Wallace, Tom Toles, Jonathan Capehart, Chris Colfer, Andy Samberg, Bristol Palin, Newt Gingrich,...
2013_04_27E_WHCD198DC -- White House Correspondent's Dinner (1 of 3)
Including Bill O'Reilly, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Bloomberg, Kevin Spacey, Andy Cohen, Gordon Peterson, Kathleen Turner, Steve Zahn, Amy Poehler and Gayle King. (Partially reviewed)
2011_DC_WHCD2_110430256DC -- White House Correspondent's Dinner (2 of 2)
And this is the second half of pictures. I can recognize folks like Paul Begala, Robert Gates, Joan Rivers, Cal Ripken Jr., Tyne Daly, David Arquette, Amy Poehler, Colin Powell, Donald Trump, Paula Abdul, Dennis Miller, Brian Williams, Ian Somerhalder, Chelsea Handler, Richard Wolfe, David Gregory,...
2013_04_27F_WHCD2155DC -- White House Correspondent's Dinner (2 of 3)
Included here are Jeff Krulik, Geraldo Rivera, Nicole Kidman, Fred Armisen, Jason Sudekis and Olivia Wilde, Clarence and Lisa Page, Hayden Panettiere, Barbra Streisand and James Brolin. (Partially reviewed)
2013_04_27G_WHCD3146DC -- White House Correspondent's Dinner (3 of 3)
Included here are Sharon Stone, Michele Norris, Olivia Munn, Tamryn Hall, Michael Douglas, Andrea Mitchell, George Lucas, Michael J. Fox, Bradley Whitford, Chris Matthews, Julie Bowen, Al Sharpton, David Gregory, and Reggie Love. (Partially reviewed)
2006_DC_Smoking_0603168DC -- "Thank You for Smoking" panel discussion
This was a panel discussion that followed a pre-screening of "Thank You for Smoking" screening. The moderator was Washington Post Health Section Reporter, January Payne, with speakers Matthew Myers (President of the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids) and Alana L. Davis ("Public Relations Guru", Senior...
2013_04_26F_DelDOT103DE -- Dover -- Groundbreaking Ceremony for Capital City Trails
DelDOT Breaks Ground on Capital City Trails Project

Project adds new pedestrian and bicycle pathway in the Dover area

Dover -- Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Shailen Bhatt was joined today by Dover Mayor Carleton Carey and other dignitaries for the groundbreaking of the... (Partially reviewed)
2011_DC_Hispanic_110921104Dept of Commerce -- 2011 National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Federal Triangle Partnership, consisting of the Department of Commerce, Environmental Protection Agency, Agency for International Development, and Customs and Border Protection, is pleased to announce its program commemorating 2011 National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from September...
2002_DC_DOC911_0209115Dept of Commerce -- 9/11 Anniversary ceremony
Pictures here were taken during the one-year anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. Secretary Donald Evans, a good friend of "W", was the main speaker at the event labeled "Patriot Day". He was introduced by Deputy Secretary Bodman.
2012_DC_Budget_12021366Dept of Commerce -- All-hands FY2013 Budget meeting
Secretary John Bryson, Acting Deputy Secretary Rebecca Blank and Department of Commerce bureau heads invite you to participate in an all-hands employee meeting to discuss the Commerce Department’s FY2013 budget, which will be released that day. The Secretary and Deputy Secretary will deliver remarks,...
2009_DC_Pride_09070951Dept of Commerce -- LGBT Pride Month presentation
The Federal Triangle Partnership, consisting of the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Agency for International Development, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is pleased to announce its program commemorating 2009 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. The 2009 national theme...
2008_DC_DOC_MLK_08011732Dept of Commerce -- Martin Luther King Jr. legacy (w/George Fraser)
U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) hosted the “7th Annual Event Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” The event featured welcome remarks from John Sullivan, General Counsel and keynote speaker George Fraser, Chairman and CEO of FraserNet,...
2009_DC_DEAM_09102086Dept of Commerce -- National Disability Employment Awareness Month presentation (w/Aimee Mullins)
The Federal Triangle Partnership, consisting of the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Agency for International Development, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is pleased to announce its program commemorating 2009 National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which is celebrated annually from...
2009_DC_Taguba_090505123Dept of Commerce -- Natl Asian Pacific Amer Heritage Month w/Antonio Taguba
Please join U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke in celebrating 2009 National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The Federal Triangle Partnership, consisting of the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Postal Service,...
2011_DC_Locke_11050575Dept of Commerce -- Natl Asian Pacific Amer Heritage Month w/Gary Locke
The Federal Triangle Partnership, including the Department of Commerce, Agency for International Development, Environmental Protection Agency, and Customs and Border Protection, will hold its program commemorating 2011 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month held on Thursday, May 5, 2011, from...
2002_DC_DOCSF_02121626Dept of Commerce -- Secretary's Forum: Children of the Twilight Struggle
The Secretary's Forum is a periodic event that Commerce sponsors. This particular one was called "Children of the Twilight Struggle: Reflections From The Cold War & Its Relevance To The War On Terrorism". This event, introduced by Secretary of Commerce Don Evans, featured Sergei Khrushchev (Soviet...
2006_DC_Pickering_0612148Dept of Commerce -- Thomas Pickering
The Bureau of Industry and Security in the Department of Commerce sponsored a BIS Speaker Series event with Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering. He was formerly the Senior Vice President for International Relations at Boeing, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, and the Ambassador to the...
2003_DC_DOC_VOIP_03030519Dept of Commerce -- VoIP ceremony
This ceremony--the HCHB Network and Telephone Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony--honored "those who helped create a new era of computing and communications at the Department of Commerce". Personally, I didn't see any ribbon cutting but I might have missed that part. I was impressed that they managed to hand out...
2005_DC_Beautiful_05110820Dept of Interior -- Kick-off for America's Beautiful Natl Parks exhibit
The new exhibit at the Dept of Interior Museum is called America's Beautiful National Parks. It's a collection of contemporary and historical large-scale photographs celebrating the diverse flora of our National Parks. It was an interesting idea for an exhibit, curated by Amy Lamb, since I usually...
2011_DC_Wilson_11031858Env Film Festival @ Natl Museum of Natural History -- E.O. Wilson
Lecture by E.O. WILSON, Biologist, Naturalist, Writer, Professor and Environmentalist
One of the world’s greatest biologists, E.O. Wilson has won two Pulitzer Prizes for his pioneering books, “The Ants” and “On Human Nature.” Professor emeritus and honorary curator in entomology at Harvard University,...
2007_DC_NHSand_07032318Env Film Festival @ Natl Museum of Natural History -- "Ribbon of Sand" and "Wellspring" (w/John Grabowska)
NPS director John Grabowska introduced two films and did Q&A on both as well as his career:

Ribbon of Sand (USA, 2007, 26 min.) World Premiere:
The famed Outer Banks of North Carolina are a slim and moving line of sand in the open Atlantic. Many travelers think they know these barrier islands, but...
2003_FL_NASA34FL -- Kennedy Space Center -- On day of Columbia disaster
Saturday was my day to visit the Kennedy Space Center. Despite visiting local people during the week, I had no idea that a landing was planned that day and then it turned out to be ...
2012_DC_Fords_BTS_1202209Ford's Theatre -- Behind-the-Scenes with Split Rock Studios
Behind-the-Scenes with Split Rock Studios:
Join the designers who created the exhibits for the new Center for Education and Leadership and in the Ford’s Theatre Museum. Learn about their process for creating innovative and immersive exhibits. The discussion will include their work on thematic...
2012_DC_TuskegeeR_12082936Ford's Theatre -- Reception for "Test: The Tuskegee Airmen Project" exhibit
Special Members Only night to see
The Test: A Tuskegee Airman Project exhibition
Hosted by Ford's Theatre Society
Come celebrate the new exhibit with other members and learn more about these heroic men.
You will have special after-hours access to the new Center, where you can explore multiple...
2005_MD_Summer_050910119Glen Echo Park -- Summer of Change event (speakers)
This was an anniversary event called "Summer of Change." It reunited civil rights veterans who participated in protests at Glen Echo 45 years ago, leading to the integration of the Park. The program was sponsored by the National Park Service, in cooperation with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts...
2007_DC_BEMB_07090636Goethe-Institut -- Bringing Eastern Market Back panel discussion
Bringing Eastern Market Back: Sounds, Pictures, and Historic Preservation We can’t bring back 135 years of wonderful smells that had collected in pre-fire Eastern Market, but we can bring back some of the sounds—and with them, some of the life of Eastern Market. Perhaps we can use the sounds of the old...
2012_DC_Tannenbaum_12120833Goethe-Institut -- Oh Tannenbaum! Christmas at the Goethe-Institut
Oh Tannenbaum! Christmas at the Goethe-Institut
With the support of Friends of the Goethe-Institut
In conjunction with Downtown’s Holiday Market, the Goethe-Institut will open its doors to the public on this weekend, and offer up a variety of German holiday activities for all ages. Music, food,...
2007_DC_GPO_Open_07121117Government Printing Office -- Public Printer's Open House (2007)
This was a Holiday Open House sponsored by Robert C. Tapella, the Public Printer of the United States in his Public Printer's Suite at the GPO building.
2009_DC_GPO_Open_09121615Government Printing Office -- Public Printer's Open House (2009)
This was a Holiday Open House sponsored by Robert C. Tapella, the Public Printer of the United States in his Public Printer's Suite at the GPO building.
2007_DC_Tapella_07110656Government Printing Office -- Swearing In Ceremony for Robert C. Tapella
Swearing in Ceremony of Robert C. Tapella as the Twenty-Fifth Public Printer of the Unites States. Various people in the office included Bruce James (the 24th Public Printer of the United States), Marc Pachter (National Portrait Gallery director), Allen Weinstein (Archivist of the United States), and...
2007_VA_GWMP75_Cars_071110127GW Memorial Parkway -- 75th anniversary antique cars
(d) Led by an officer from the U.S. Park Police, members of the Mount Vernon Region Model A Restorers Club and the George Washington Chapter, Inc. of the Model A Ford Club of America will drive around the Mount Vernon Circle and along the historic route of the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. This...
2007_VA_GWMP75_Ceremony_07111074GW Memorial Parkway -- 75th anniversary ribbon-cutting
2007_VA_GWMP75_Slideshow_07111013GW Memorial Parkway -- 75th Anniversary Slide Show
(b) Dr. Tim Davis, lead historian of the National Park Service’s Park Historic Structures & Landscapes Program, will present a slide program about the “History and Significance of the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway / George Washington Memorial Parkway” in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium at...
2007_VA_GWMP75_Ft_Hunt_07111057GW Memorial Parkway -- 75th anniversary table at Ft Hunt
(a) Visitors may meet a park ranger at Fort Hunt Park at Area A picnic shelter for an introduction to event activities and to learn about trail safety and etiquette before riding a bicycle, walking, rollerblading, or jogging along the Mount Vernon Trail to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and...
2012_HTI_Labadee127Haiti -- Labadee
2012_HTI_Labadee_Zip18Haiti -- Labadee Zip Line
2005_DC_IMFCEF_05110419IMF Center Economic Forum -- Reforming the IMF
I have no idea how I ended up being invited to this but I'd never been in the IMF building and jumped at the chance. This was the description of the event:

IMF Center Economic Forum: Reforming the IMF: Governance and the Executive Board: Roundtable discussion on IMF governance and the role of the...
2012_IN_Hog_Ride23IN -- Indianapolis -- ABATE Ride w/Governor Mitch Daniels
Daniels rides hog for charity
By Jenn Zellers
Aug 10, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS -- Mitch Daniels hopped on his hog to help raise money fro the National Guard.
Hundreds gathered for the annual ABATE ride which kicked off Friday morning at the Indiana Statehouse.
This is Daniels final ride as...
2010_DC_Trabant_101106116International Spy Museum -- Fourth Annual Parade of Trabants
The Berlin Wall is long gone, but one Cold War icon is still chugging away -- the Trabant. Despite their questionable performance and smoky two-stroke engines, these little cars are now affectionately regarded as a symbol of East Germany and the fall of Communism. Trabants are a rarity here, but on...
2012_DC_Trabant_12111047International Spy Museum -- Fourth Annual Parade of Trabants
Sixth Annual Parade of Trabants:
The ONLY Trabant Rally in the United States!
Where were you when the Wall fell? The Berlin Wall is long gone, but one Cold War icon is still chugging away—the Trabant. Despite their questionable performance and smoky two-stroke engines, these little cars are now...
2010_DC_TrabantP_101106109International Spy Museum -- Fourth Annual Parade of Trabants -- Painting project
The Berlin Wall is long gone, but one Cold War icon is still chugging away -- the Trabant. Despite their questionable performance and smoky two-stroke engines, these little cars are now affectionately regarded as a symbol of East Germany and the fall of Communism. Trabants are a rarity here, but on...
2003_MD_Accident_0310113MD -- Accident on I-95
I was forced to park at the front of the traffic jam north of Baltimore for 40 minutes on my way home after a van spun and ended up perched precariously on a Jersey barrier. There were three ambulances, two medivacs, two fire engines, and a dozen police cars. I was told there weren't any serious...
2000_MD_Bay_Walk_00050716MD -- Annapolis -- Chesapeake Bay Bridge Walk (2000)
2006_MD_Bay_Walk_06050739MD -- Annapolis -- Chesapeake Bay Bridge Walk (2006)
2012_MD_Antietam150_S2_1209162MD -- Antietam Natl Battlefield -- 150th Anniversary -- Edna Greene Medford
Edna Greene Medford, Howard University Professor and Co-Author, "The Emancipation Proclamation: Three Views"
2012_MD_Antietam150_Demo_12091641MD -- Antietam Natl Battlefield -- 150th Anniversary -- Firing Demo
2012_MD_Antietam150_S5_12091669MD -- Antietam Natl Battlefield -- 150th Anniversary -- James McPherson and Edwin Bearss
James McPherson, Civil War Historian & Author, "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era" and Edwin Bearss, Former National Park Service Chief Historian and Author, "Fields of Honor: Pivotal Battles of the Civil War"
2012_MD_Antietam150_S5_12091669MD -- Antietam Natl Battlefield -- 150th Anniversary -- James McPherson and Edwin Bearss -- Video Clips
James McPherson, Civil War Historian & Author, "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era" and Edwin Bearss, Former National Park Service Chief Historian and Author, "Fields of Honor: Pivotal Battles of the Civil War"
2012_MD_Antietam150_S1_1209163MD -- Antietam Natl Battlefield -- 150th Anniversary -- Kathleen Ernst
Kathleen Ernst, Author, "Too Afraid to Cry: Maryland Civilians in the Antietam Campaign"
2012_MD_Antietam150_S3_12091616MD -- Antietam Natl Battlefield -- 150th Anniversary -- Mark Neely
Mark Neely, Author, "Lincoln and the Triumph of the Nation: Constitutional Conflict in the American Civil War"
2012_MD_Antietam150_Misc_12091631MD -- Antietam Natl Battlefield -- 150th Anniversary -- Miscellaneous
2012_MD_Antietam150_Vans_12091641MD -- Antietam Natl Battlefield -- 150th Anniversary -- Vans
2012_MD_Antietam150_S4_1209162MD -- Antietam Natl Battlefield -- 150th Anniversary -- ???
2009_MD_Poe_Funeral_091011118MD -- Baltimore -- Edgar Allan Poe Funeral Procession
On Sunday, October 11, 2009, under police escort, Poe’s body will travel from his Amity Street home to the Westminster Hall for the funeral services and internment in the family plot in the historic Westminster graveyard. The procession will be led by the Loch Raven Pipes and Drums. Anticipated...
2011_MD_Balt_NYE_11123146MD -- Baltimore -- New Year's Eve (2012) -- Except fireworks
Baltimore's New Years Eve Spectacular
Ring in 2012 alongside family and friends with live music by the 8 Ohms Band and a dazzling fireworks display at Baltimore's New Year's Eve Spectacular!
At the stroke of midnight, the skies over the Inner Harbor will explode with the region's largest fireworks...
2011_MD_Balt_NYE_FW_11123171MD -- Baltimore -- New Year's Eve (2012) -- Fireworks
Baltimore's New Years Eve Spectacular
Ring in 2012 alongside family and friends with live music by the 8 Ohms Band and a dazzling fireworks display at Baltimore's New Year's Eve Spectacular!
At the stroke of midnight, the skies over the Inner Harbor will explode with the region's largest fireworks...
2012_MD_Balt_NYE_12123127MD -- Baltimore -- New Year's Eve (2013) -- Except Fireworks
2012_MD_Balt_NYE_FW_12123175MD -- Baltimore -- New Year's Eve (2013) -- Fireworks
2005_MD_Balt_Lights16MD -- Baltimore -- Parade of Lighted Boats
2013_05_05A_KAL124MD -- Baltimore -- Walters Art Museum -- KAL: 35 Years as an International Editorial Cartoonist
KAL: 35 Years as an International Editorial Cartoonist
The Walters welcomes back Kevin 'KAL' Kallaugher, long-time Baltimore Sun editorial cartoonist, and current cartoonist for The Economist. Best known for his internationally syndicated political cartoons that have appeared in over 100 publications... (Partially reviewed)
2013_05_05C_KALSS69MD -- Baltimore -- Walters Art Museum -- KAL: 35 Years as an International Editorial Cartoonist -- Slide Show
KAL: 35 Years as an International Editorial Cartoonist
The Walters welcomes back Kevin 'KAL' Kallaugher, long-time Baltimore Sun editorial cartoonist, and current cartoonist for The Economist. Best known for his internationally syndicated political cartoons that have appeared in over 100 publications... (Partially reviewed)
2005_MD_BARC29MD -- Beltsville -- Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Public Field Day
2012_MD_Voting15MD -- Campaign placards @ Veterans Plaza
This was the early voting area after the last day of early voting had ended. Montgomery County heavily favors Obama so there weren't many presidential placards but the propositions and referenda were a different issue. Most of the money was being spent on proposition 7, which would allow expanded...
1989_MD_Bay_Swim_19890620MD -- Chesapeake Bay Swim w/Michelle
2010_MD_Defenders_Day_100905169MD -- Defenders Day @ Fort Howard Park
About 6,000 people attended the Battle of North Point Defenders' Day celebration at Fort Howard Park on Sunday, Sept. 5. Re-enactors – representing American militia units and the British Royal Marines – showed how local citizens defended Baltimore from the invading British on Sept. 12, 1814. The...
2008_MD_Voting5MD -- Election day!
Barack Obama day. These pictures were taken while waiting in line for 90 minutes to vote at my polling place. Because of the long queue, I ended up in parts of the school that I'd never seen before!
2010_MD_MCFC51MD -- Montgomery County Fair -- Carnival
2010_MD_MCFEq90MD -- Montgomery County Fair -- Equipment/Art
2010_MD_MCFLs69MD -- Montgomery County Fair -- Livestock
2002_MD_Parade_02112354MD -- Silver Spring -- Day of Remembrance and Thanksgiving Parade with Charles Moose
This was the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade: A Salute to Law Enforcement. This had been the year of the sniper and the parade was dedicated "to honor the victims of the recent shootings in the region and to salute the law enforcement officers who worked so diligently on all fronts during the...
2010_MD_SS_DiscoveryJL_10090128MD -- Silver Spring -- Discovery headquarters -- After James Lee event
Pictures of the streets around the Discovery Headquarters were taken two hours after James Lee, inside, was killed by police. The AFI Theatre is dark. Streets that are normally bustling at this time of day were pedestrian walk-ways or closed off entirely.

Environmental militant slain at Silver...
2012_MD_NMHAMO_12052114MD -- Silver Spring -- Natl Museum of Health and Medicine (Forest Glen Annex) -- Opening Day
2009_MD_SS_Parade_09112165MD -- Silver Spring -- Thanksgiving Day Parade
2009_MD_SS_ParadeAI_091121132MD -- Silver Spring -- Thanksgiving Day Parade -- Amnesty International float
March with the Amnesty International Human Rights Art Festival in the Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade!
Why are we marching?
We are raising awareness of the upcoming Amnesty International Human Rights Art Festival to be held all over Silver Spring April 23-25, 2010
For more information about the...
2008_MD_Parade_08112221MD -- Silver Spring -- Thanksgiving Parade
I wasn't trying to see the Thanksgiving Parade this day. I was trying to get to the subway to get downtown and couldn't see a way to drive through the parade so I parked my car on my side of the parade and walked through the parade to get to Metro. I saw it for maybe 5 minutes. But I couldn't resist...
2012_MEX_Alux39Mexico -- Alux Unique Natural Cavern Restaurant
2007_VA_NASSMN_07042834Natl Air and Space Society -- Member Night at Udvar-Hazy
2012_DC_4Country_120218146Natl Museum of Amer History -- For Country
For Country: Japanese American Soldiers and Citizens & the 70th Anniversary of Executive Order 9066
2012 marks 70 years since the signing of Executive Order 9066, the action that led to the internment of more than 110,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. Learn more about this period in American...
2003_DC_Apr65_03040930Natl Museum of Amer History -- Premier of April 1865 History Channel video
The National Museum of American History, Behring Center and the History Channel put together a viewing and reception for the a new documentary that they had done called "April 1865" based on the book "April 1865: The Month that Saved America" by author Jay Winik. The documentary covers the last month...
2008_DC_NHNemo_08120616Natl Museum of Natural History -- Animating the Ocean
Animating the Ocean: Featuring clips from the film Finding Nemo, production designers from Disney and Pixar discuss how Hollywood studios adapt sea stories to bring ocean animation to life.
The presentation was by Robin Cooper (with Pixar) and Rick Rothschild (with Imagineering).
2010_DC_SINH_Opening_10031739Natl Museum of Natural History -- Hall of Human Origins -- Opening Event
2009_DC_BlessF_090404146Naval Heritage Center -- Blessing of the Fleets (2009) -- Outdoor ceremony
WHAT: The 18th annual Blessing of the Fleets celebration, when the fountains on the Navy Memorial Plaza are officially turned on for the season, follows the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Sailors from the U.S. Navy’s Ceremonial Guard will proceed across the Plaza’s “Granite Sea” to pour water...
2010_DC_BlessN_10041079Naval Heritage Center -- Blessing of the Fleets (2010) -- Indoor events incl ribbon cutting
19th Annual Blessing of the Fleets:

What is the Blessing of the Fleets?
Passed down through generations of sailors, fishermen, merchant mariners and navies around the world, the centuries-old "Blessing of the Fleets" ceremony is intended to safeguard fishing crews and ships from the danger of the...
2010_DC_BlessF_100410121Naval Heritage Center -- Blessing of the Fleets (2010) -- Outdoor ceremony
19th Annual Blessing of the Fleets:

What is the Blessing of the Fleets?
Passed down through generations of sailors, fishermen, merchant mariners and navies around the world, the centuries-old "Blessing of the Fleets" ceremony is intended to safeguard fishing crews and ships from the danger of the...
2011_DC_BlessN_11040924Naval Heritage Center -- Blessing of the Fleets (2011) -- Indoor events
20th Annual Blessing of the Fleets
Passed down through generations of mariners and navies around the world, the annual Blessing of the Fleets tradition will be held for the 20th consecutive year at the United States Navy Memorial on Saturday, April 9 at 1:00pm. Held on the outdoor plaza, the event is...
2011_DC_BlessF_110409133Naval Heritage Center -- Blessing of the Fleets (2011) -- Outdoor ceremony
20th Annual Blessing of the Fleets
Passed down through generations of mariners and navies around the world, the annual Blessing of the Fleets tradition will be held for the 20th consecutive year at the United States Navy Memorial on Saturday, April 9 at 1:00pm. Held on the outdoor plaza, the event is...
2012_DC_BlessN_12041419Naval Heritage Center -- Blessing of the Fleets (2012) -- Indoor events
Celebration - Blessing of the Fleets
Passed down through generations of mariners and navies around the world, the annual Blessing of the Fleets tradition will be held for the 21st consecutive year at the United States Navy Memorial on Saturday, April 14 at 1:00pm. Held on the outdoor plaza, the event...
2012_DC_BlessF_120414153Naval Heritage Center -- Blessing of the Fleets (2012) -- Outdoor ceremony
Celebration - Blessing of the Fleets
Passed down through generations of mariners and navies around the world, the annual Blessing of the Fleets tradition will be held for the 21st consecutive year at the United States Navy Memorial on Saturday, April 14 at 1:00pm. Held on the outdoor plaza, the event...
2013_04_13C_BlessN70Naval Heritage Center -- Blessing of the Fleets (2013) -- Indoor events (Partially reviewed)
2013_04_13B_BlessF169Naval Heritage Center -- Blessing of the Fleets (2013) -- Outdoor ceremony
22nd Annual Blessing of the Fleets
What is the Blessing of the Fleets?
Passed down through generations of mariners and navies around the world, the annual Blessing of the Fleets tradition will be held for the 22nd consecutive year at the United States Navy Memorial on Saturday, April 13 at 1:00pm.... (Partially reviewed)
2010_DC_Naval_Concert_10051236Naval Heritage Center -- Hatton High School performance
I happened on this concert while I was out for the day. The high school, Hatton High School, is from Town Creek, Alabama.
2006_DC_NMP_06111524Naval Heritage Center -- National Mall Plan public symposium
The National Park Service (NPS) will host a day-long public symposium to discuss preserving and caring for the National Mall while meeting the needs 0f more than 25 million visitors each year. The symposium will set the stage for the National Mall Plan and will feature local, national, and international...
2010_DC_Naval_Ceremony_100514108Naval Heritage Center -- Retirement Ceremony for Michael Good
This was a change of office and retirement ceremony that I just happened on. Portions that I filmed:
-- Master of Ceremonies -- Commander William J. Guarini, USN
-- Presentation of Colors
-- National Anthem
-- Retire the Colors
-- Invovation -- Mr. Cecil L. Whitfield, Jr.
-- Welcome...
2010_DC_Newseum_Rally23Newseum -- Special -- "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear" being watched from the atrium
Jumbotron time!
2011_DC_Writing37_11041881Nixon Legacy Forum – Writing For 37
Join us for a historic reunion of former White House speechwriters for a freewheeling discussion about how they helped craft and communicate the message and vision of America’s 37th President.
Richard Nixon assembled one of the most brilliant and colorful collection of speechwriters and wordsmiths in...
2011_DC_ECrisis37_11101961Nixon Legacy Forum & CSIS -- Richard Nixon and America's First Energy Crisis
Join us at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) for a lively discussion on how the 37th President responded to America’s first energy crisis.

For almost four decades America has had to deal with the costs and consequences on an ongoing energy crisis. But back in the 1970s, when the...
2012_DC_Peace37_12042373Nixon Legacy Forum & Natl Archives -- Waging Peace -- Nixon and Geopolitics in the Middle East
Nixon Legacy Forum: Waging Peace -- Nixon and Geopolitics in the Middle East
Ambassador Dennis Ross, who has served as advisor to six presidents, moderates a panel discussion on the Richard Nixon–Henry Kissinger diplomacy that laid the foundation for the Camp David accords between Israel and Egypt....
2011_DC_Labor37_11120572Nixon Legacy Forum & Natl Archives -- Labor and Employment Policy in the Nixon Administration
Legacy Forum: Labor and Employment Policy
The 16th Nixon Legacy Forum will be a discussion on how under President Nixon, the White House and Labor Department promoted innovative legislative and administrative actions designed to appeal to Blue Collar workers including safety and health pension reform,...
2011_DC_Courts37A_111117100Nixon Legacy Forum & Natl Archives -- Nixon and the Courts
It has been said that a President’s most lasting legacy is his appointments to the Supreme Court — because they decide cases long after he has left the White House. The impact of Richard Nixon’s judicial appointments is still being felt today in 2011. Nixon and the Courts examines the thirty-seventh...
2011_DC_ColdWar37_11052797Nixon Legacy Forum & Navy Memorial – Richard Nixon as Cold War Strategist
Nixon's National Security Team Headline 12th Nixon Legacy Forum

The Nixon Foundation and the Navy Memorial invite you to the 12th Nixon Legacy Forum on Friday, May 27, at 10 a.m. at the Naval Heritage Center's Burke Theater. Nixon Administration national security officials will discuss how RN...
2011_NV_LV_Bellagio73NV -- Las Vegas -- Bellagio casino
2000_NV_LV_BellagioS7NV -- Las Vegas -- Bellagio water show
2003_NV_LV_BellagioS5NV -- Las Vegas -- Bellagio water show
2009_NV_LV_BellagioS34NV -- Las Vegas -- Bellagio water show
2011_NV_LV_BellagioS9NV -- Las Vegas -- Bellagio water show
2012_NV_LV_BellagioS19NV -- Las Vegas -- Bellagio water show
2003_NV_LV_Shows5NV -- Las Vegas -- Casinos -- Freebie shows
2009_NV_Fremont68NV -- Las Vegas -- Fremont Street Experience
You just know that when the temperature reads 105 degrees and it's 8pm that you're going to have a hell of a visit. The peak for the day was 109 degrees.
2000_NY_Carrier_00070499NY -- July 4th in New York on an air craft carrier
This was very cool. Someone I knew from a joke list that I had put together -- Bud Cunnaly -- invited my girlfriend and I to go aboard an aircraft carrier in New York harbor to see the 4th of July parade of tall ships. It was the largest flotilla of vessels ever assembled in New York Harbor, with a...
2009_NY_TelAviv100_09053174NY -- NYC -- Salute to Israel Parade
Thousands march, celebrate Israel at NYC parade
By KAREN MATTHEWS
The Associated Press
Sunday, May 31, 2009; 3:04 PM

NEW YORK -- Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel crowded New York's Fifth Avenue on Sunday as part of the annual parade celebrating the birth of the Jewish state in 1948.
This...
2011_DC_OAS_FusionR_11012159OAS -- Fusion of Spirits Reception
Pictures here were taken of people at a reception that was held in the main building.
2009_DC_OAS_Butterflies_090330166OAS -- Washington Premier of "Code Name: Butterflies"
The Washington Premiere of "Code Name: Butterflies" will take place on Monday, March 30, 2009 in the Hall of the Americas at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C. at 6:30 PM. 
   
Guests traveling from Santo Domingo to Washington for the event include...
2010_DC_OAS_50YearsT_1003265OAS -- "50 Years, 50 Works" -- Guided tour
The tour itself was conducted by ???, with assistance from Fabian Goncalves Borrega, exhibit coordinator for the Art Museum of the Americas.
2012_DC_OAS_ConstellO_12062176OAS -- "Constellations" opening
2011_DC_OAS_WrestlingO_11012174OAS -- "Wrestling with the Image: Caribbean Interventions" -- Opening Event
Pictures here were taken inside the museum of the people attending the opening.
2007_VA_1142_Ceremony_071005154P.O. Box 1142 Reunion -- Day 1: Ceremony
Flagpole Dedication Ceremony:
- Welcome; Vincent Santucci / GWMP Superintendent David Dela / Joe Lawler, NPS, National Capital Region, Regional Director
- NPS Honor Guard
- Flag Raising
- Congressman Jim Moran
- U.S. Navy Address -- Rear Admiral Ann DeBaets Gilbride
- Freedom Team Salute --...
2007_VA_1142_CeremonyR_07100564P.O. Box 1142 Reunion -- Day 1: Ceremony-Related
Pictures here include getting set up for the ceremonies and then the interviews and milling around afterward.
2007_VA_1142_Other_071005117P.O. Box 1142 Reunion -- Day 1: Other
2007_VA_1142_Panel_07100579P.O. Box 1142 Reunion -- Day 1: Panel discussion
Veterans' Discussion; Moderated by Sam Swersky
2007_VA_1142_PanelR_07100561P.O. Box 1142 Reunion -- Day 1: Panel discussion-related
Items here include the pre-panel luncheon. audience shots, and the dissolving of the panel.
2007_VA_1142_Audience_07100626P.O. Box 1142 Reunion -- Day 2: Audience in Auditorium
2007_VA_1142_Lunch_07100686P.O. Box 1142 Reunion -- Day 2: Break, Lunch and Presentations
The presentations included:
- Gerald York, Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation
- Mark R. Jacobson, Ph.D., Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate
2007_VA_1142_Other_07100697P.O. Box 1142 Reunion -- Day 2: Other
2007_VA_1142_Panel_07100649P.O. Box 1142 Reunion -- Day 2: Panel discussion and Closing Remarks
Voices of Fort Hunt: Fort Hunt Veterans' Panel Discussion; Moderated by Brandon Bies, GWMP
2007_VA_1142_Slideshow_07100681P.O. Box 1142 Reunion -- Day 2: Seminar Slide Shows
I didn't take pictures of all of the slides but I found myself taking more and more of them so I decided to post them as a separate page. With luck, the NPS will post the actual PowerPoints and I can ditch these.
2007_VA_1142_Seminar_07100643P.O. Box 1142 Reunion -- Day 2: Seminars
Several items here:
- Welcome and Introduction; Jon James, Deputy Superintendent, GWMP
- Fort Hunt Prior to P.O. Box 1142: A Brief History Through WWII; Matthew Virta, Cultural Resources Program Manager, GWMP
- The Fort Hunt Oral History Project: What We Are Learning About P.O. Box 1142; Brandon...
2011_DC_Alumni37_110502131Richard Nixon Alumni Association -- Inaugural meeting
Ronald H. Walker, Chairman, The Richard Nixon Foundation and Sandy Quinn, President, The Richard Nixon Foundation invite you to the inaugural gathering of The Richard Nixon Alumni Association.
Bringing together the February Group, White House Policy Planning Staff and other Nixon Alumni devoted to the...
2012_DC_Pat_Nixon_120405200Richard Nixon Alumni Association & Natl Archives -- Panel -- First Lady Pat Nixon: Ambassador of Goodwill
Nixon Legacy Forum: First Lady Pat Nixon: Ambassador of Goodwill
Pat Nixon traveled to over 75 countries, making her the most-traveled First Lady in history at that time. Special guest Julie Nixon Eisenhower joins Gen. Don Hughes, a military aide who accompanied the Nixons during the vice presidential...
2005_DC_Women_05033125Ronald Reagan Bldg -- Natl Women's History Month w/Judy Woodruff
The Federal Triangle Partnership, consisting of the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Agency for International Development, had a program celebrating March as National Women's History Month. The 2005 theme is "Women Change America."
The keynote speaker was...
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Some "Smithsonian -- Other", "Smithsonian -- Museums", and/or "Events" subjects are shown under this alternative subject. These are events sponsored by the member organizations of the Smithsonian museums. Note that "CM" means "Contributing Membership".
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2012_MD_Sail_Fireworks_12061620Star-Spangled Sailabration @ Fort McHenry -- Fireworks
2012_MD_Sail_Misc_12061664Star-Spangled Sailabration @ Fort McHenry -- Misc shots
Folks include Governor Martin O'Malley.
2012_MD_Sail_Music_12061670Star-Spangled Sailabration @ Fort McHenry -- Musicians
2012_MD_Sail_Flags_12061676Star-Spangled Sailabration @ Fort McHenry -- Parade of Flags
2012_MD_Sail_Stage_120616109Star-Spangled Sailabration @ Fort McHenry -- Stage Show
Celebration of the American Flag:
* Pre-program Entertainment: Maryland Sings under the direction of Bill Myers
* Welcome: Don Scott, WJZ -- Master of Ceremonies
* Presentation of the Colors: Cavalry Troop A, Maryland Defense Force under the command of LTC David Robeson
* Pledge of Allegiance:...
2010_DC_ThisMG_100219252THIS for Diplomats Mardi Gras Celebration
THIS for Diplomats Presents Mardi Gras Celebration

Come Join Us for Our Annual Fundraising Event, Featuring a Mardi Gras Celebration, Casino Night, and Silent Auction at Meridian International Center:
- Gamble at our casino tables,
- Enjoy hors d'oeuvres,
- Drink champagne, New Orleans...
2012_VA_SIAIR_WD_Misc_12041994Udvar-Hazy Center -- Welcome Discovery Festival -- Miscellaneous shots
Shots of the activities going on around the Welcome Discovery Festival.
2012_VA_SIAIR_ShuttleI_12041926Udvar-Hazy Center -- Welcome Discovery Festival -- Shuttle hangar
Shots of the empty and then filled shuttle hangar.
2012_VA_SIAIR_Shuttle_12041925Udvar-Hazy Center -- Welcome Discovery Festival -- Shuttle itself
Close up shots of either the Discovery or the Enterprise.
2012_VA_SIAIR_ShuttleM_12041919Udvar-Hazy Center -- Welcome Discovery Festival -- Shuttle meeting up
Pictures of the two shuttles together.
2012_VA_SIAIR_ShuttleP_12041971Udvar-Hazy Center -- Welcome Discovery Festival -- Shuttle moves to hangar
Pictures of the shuttles being moved so the Discovery could be parked in the hangar, and then the Discovery being moved into the hangar.
2012_VA_SIAIR_WD_TC_C_120419119Udvar-Hazy Center -- Welcome Discovery Festival -- Transfer Ceremony -- Event
Welcome Discovery Celebration
Space Shuttle Discovery will be transferred to the Smithsonian and placed on permanent display. Get there early.
11:00 am Discovery Arrives at the Udvar-Hazy Center for Transfer Ceremony:
Music by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
Appearance by Discovery crew...
2012_VA_SIAIR_WD_TC_Post_12041945Udvar-Hazy Center -- Welcome Discovery Festival -- Transfer Ceremony -- Post-event
After the event, the non-VIPs and press were kept outside waiting for the ceremony participants to get their photographs taken with the shuttle in the background. (If you weren't a VIP, you weren't allowed to be near any of the VIPs although some of the astronauts had scheduled autograph...
2012_VA_SIAIR_WD_TC_Pre_12041974Udvar-Hazy Center -- Welcome Discovery Festival -- Transfer Ceremony -- Pre-event
Getting ready for the big event.
2012_VA_Cogswell_12010560VA -- Arlington -- Cherrydale Library -- The Wired Photography of Ron Cogswell opening reception
Pictures from the opening reception for the new photo exhibit, by Ron Cogswell, who's Chief Operating Officer of the Civil War Trust.
The exhibit comprises 15 digital images taken with a Nikon D80 wide-angle zoom, with Photoshop 'glowing edges' and 'photocopy' filters providing the special effects....
2008_VA_Mardi_Gras_08020579VA -- Arlington -- Mardi Gras Parade
2009_VA_Mardi_Gras_09022450VA -- Arlington -- Mardi Gras Parade
2008_VA_Bonotom_08020550VA -- Arlington -- Mardi Gras Party @ Bonotom
Bono and Tom are having the annual Mardi Gras Parade Party at the studio on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 6 pm until the parade starts, out front, at 8 pm. We'll have pizza and subs (as long as they last), and plenty of beads to wear and toss. Bring your own favorite beverage. The King Kong/Godzilla Float...
2009_VA_Bonotom_09022441VA -- Arlington -- Mardi Gras Party @ Bonotom
2007_VA_Hoskin_070907185VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- 2Lt Harold Hoskin service and funeral
This service was for 2Lt Harold Hoskin whose remains were located in Alaska with the help of Doug Beckstead, a friend of mine.

Various articles:

From http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123067381

World War II B-24 pilot's remains laid to rest at Arlington
by Senior Master Sgt. Matt...
2013_03_08B_Arlington_Monitor176VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Ceremony for USS Monitor sailors
Remains of USS Monitor sailors interred at Arlington National Cemetery
151st anniversary of Battle of Hampton Roads
The remains of two unknown USS Monitor sailors, recovered by NOAA and the U.S. Navy in 2002 from the ship’s gun turret, were buried today, with full military honors, at Arlington... (Partially reviewed)
1999_VA_Arlington_Mem_99053114VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Memorial Day ceremony (Clinton)
Also present was Secretary of Defense William Cohen.
2005_VA_Arlington_Persh_05111162VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Military Order of the World Wars (Pershing) ceremony
2008_VA_Arlington_Persh_081111185VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Military Order of the World Wars (Pershing) ceremony (Frank Buckles)
Each Veterans Day, for over a half century, the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) has conducted an International Memorial Service honoring General of the Armies John J. “Blackjack” Pershing in Arlington National Cemetery. In attendance and laying a wreath will be representatives from the Allied...
2008_VA_Arlington_USCG_08111164VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- USCG ceremony
Department of Home Land Security Deputy Secretary Paul Schneider and Vice Admiral Vivian Crea led the services at the Coast Guard Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
2005_VA_Arlington_Vet_05111138VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Veterans Day ceremony (Cheney)
2001_VA_Arlington_Vet_01111126VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Veterans Day ceremony (Cheney, Bo Derek)
2008_VA_Arlington_Vet_081111184VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Veterans Day ceremony (Cheney, Bo Derek)
Events in sequence:
- Procession of Colors
- Prayer -- Chaplain Keith Ethridge
- Pledge of Allegiance -- Michael L. McCoy, Sr.
- Introduction of Guests -- Bo Derek (mistress of ceremonies)
- Welcoming Remarks -- Michael L. McCoy, Sr.
- Introduction of Guest Speaker -- James Peake (Secretary...
2006_VA_Funeral_06071189VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Warren Stevens funeral
2003_VA_SIAIR_031206143VA -- Chantilly -- Smithsonian -- Natl Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (pre-opening event)
2003/12/06: While the official public opening of the Udvar-Hazy Center is December 15, this was an Appreciation Day one-day pre-opening for donors and National Air and Space Society members. 11,000 or 12,000 people were registered to show up for at least part of the day. It happened to be the day...
2003_VA_SIAIR_031215183VA -- Chantilly -- Smithsonian -- Natl Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (public opening)
2003/12/15: I decided to go back for the official first day of the center opening. Of course plane-freak John Travolta and the upper echelon had been there the previous week but then the simple members like me had beaten them the previous weekend which was cool.
I thought there might be some special...
2000_VA_Cavalry29VA -- Front Royal -- Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) -- Cavalry Reenactment
2004_VA_Cavalry19VA -- Front Royal -- Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) -- Cavalry Reenactment
2005_VA_Cavalry12VA -- Front Royal -- Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) -- Cavalry Reenactment
2008_VA_Cavalry15VA -- Front Royal -- Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) -- Cavalry Reenactment
2010_VA_Belushi_01021519VA -- Pentagon City -- Drive4COPD Race Team w/Jim Belushi
The DRIVE4COPD Race Team: Jim Belushi
Actor Jim Belushi is a multifaceted performer, well-known most recently for his eight seasons starring in and executive producing ABC's hit Emmy-nominated sitcom, "According to Jim." Since his start at The Second City in Chicago over thirty years ago, Jim has shown...
2006_DC_MCI15Verizon Center -- Renamed from MCI Center (2006)
This was a fluke. I was coming back from the 6th and I Synagogue, where I'd seen John Kerry, when I had to move around a crane parked in the street in front of the MCI Center. It turned out the crane was putting up the new "Verizon" sign and the MCI Center was being renamed. I was impressed that my...
2009_DC_WAF_090124125Washington Architectural Foundation -- Exploring Architecture w/Kids -- White House Neighborhood
Exploring Architecture with Kids: Walking Tour of the White House Neighborhood: The Washington Architectural Foundation is offering a free workshop and outdoor walking tour for kids ages 6 to 13 on Saturday, January 24th. Highlighting the architecture of the White House neighborhood, this is part of a...
2003_WV_Harpers_Flood_03092042WV -- Harpers Ferry Natl Historic Park -- Exterior Shots -- Flood Watch
Hurricane Isabel had already knocked my power off (and it would remain off for 5+ days). In Alexandria, Annapolis, and Baltimore, they had flooding. One place that seems to flood with regularity is Harpers Ferry, at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. So off I went to see it myself....
2004_DC_WW2_Surigao4WW2 -- Battle of Surigao Strait: Sen. John Warner and Adm. J. L. Holloway. Moderated by Dave Winkler
John W. Warner enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 in 1945, serving as an electronic technician’s mate. He began a second tour of active military duty during the Korean War, serving as a ground officer with the First Marine Air Wing. He later became Secretary of the Navy, and has served...
2004_DC_WW2_Eagles9WW2 -- Creating, Crafting, and Installing the Memorial’s Bronze Eagles: Raymond Kaskey (Sculptor, Kaskey Studio), Larry Welker, Owner (Laran Bronze), Patrick Oakes (Executive Vice-President, Apex Piping Systems, Inc.). Moderated by John Vlach.
Raymond Kaskey is a sculptor and architect, best known for his works of civic art, particularly the large allegorical figures he creates from bronze, copper, and stone. Kaskey designed the sculptures for the National World War II Memorial; and was assisted in the creation of these works by sculptors...
2004_DC_WW2_Monument6WW2 -- Designing the Memorial: Architecture and Sculpture: Friedrich St. Florian (Design Architect, Natl World War II Memorial) and Raymond Kaskey (Sculptor, Kaskey Studio). Moderated by John Vlach.
Friedrich St. Florian, a distinguished professor and former dean of the Rhode Island School of Design, is the design architect for the National World War II Memorial. His design was selected from more than 400 entries in a nationwide competition conducted by the General Services Administration and the...
2004_DC_WW2_Blacks6WW2 -- Experience of African Americans in World War II: Ossie Davis (Army) and William J. Powell (Army).  Moderated by Linda Wertheimer.
Ossie Davis helped establish an African-American medical station in Liberia while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Ever since his acting debut in 1946, he has made numerous appearances on film, stage, and television. He and his wife, Ruby Dee, have received the National Medal of Arts and...
2004_DC_WW2_DDay6WW2 -- Eyewitness to D-Day: Sam Gibbons. Moderated by Gary Rhay. Introduced by Beverly Lindsey.
Sam M. Gibbons began his military service in June 1941 as part of the 101st Airborne Division. He led Parachute Infantry forces in the pre-dawn invasion of Normandy on D-Day. Elected to the Florida State House of Representatives in 1953, he served there until 1958; and from 1959 to 1963 served in the...
2004_DC_WW2_Internment12WW2 -- Internment of Japanese Americans in Wyoming: Norman Mineta (Secretary of Transportation) and Alan Simpson (former U.S. Senator from Wyoming). Moderated by Marc Pachter
Norman Mineta and his family were among the 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry forced from their homes and into internment camps during World War II. From 1975 to 1995, he was a member of U.S. House of Representatives, representing California’s Silicon Valley. Under President Bill Clinton, he served...
2004_DC_WW2_Nissei6WW2 -- Japanese Americans in World War II: Grant Ichikawa (Military Intelligence Service), Norman Ikari (442nd Regimental Combat Team), and Jean Kariya (Internment Camp Survivor). Moderated by Franklin Odo.
Grant Ichikawa volunteered to serve in the Military Intelligence Service in November 1942, and was later sent to Japan as a member of the Occupation Forces. He spent additional tours working as a civilian for an intelligence organization in Japan, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Ichikawa is president of the...
2004_DC_WW2_Navajo11WW2 -- Navajo Code Talkers: Sam Billison, Keith Little, and Sam Smith. Moderated by Jeff Anthony
Sam Billison enlisted in the Marines in 1943, and landed on Iwo Jima on the second day of the battle. With other Code Talkers, he transmitted more than 800 error-free messages during the 36 days of fighting. Following the war, Billison served as a school principal for many years, and was elected to the...
2004_DC_WW2_Tuskegee9WW2 -- Tuskegee Airmen: Lee Archer, Thomas Lowery, and Charles McGee. Moderated by Thomas Doherty.
Lee A. Archer, Jr. is the first and only confirmed “ace” of the Tuskegee Airmen, having earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 18 clusters. As a fighter pilot in Europe, Archer flew 169 combat missions; and returned to combat during the Korean War. After retiring from the Air Force...
2004_DC_WW2_Holocaust11WW2 -- U.S. Army and the Holocaust John Dolibois (interrogator of Nazi War Criminals at Nuremberg) and John Withers (aided Holocaust survivors in Germany). Moderated by Jeff Anthony.
John Dolibois served as a captain in Military Intelligence, and was assigned to the International War Crimes Trial in Nuremberg, Germany. There he interrogated (among others) Hermann Goering, Julius Streicher, and Joachim von Ribbentrop. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg from 1981 to 1985,...
2004_DC_WW2_Mall70WW2 -- Various pictures of the Mall during the Tribute to A Generation: Natl World War II Reunion
2004_DC_WW2_Pres12WW2 -- Veterans as Presidential Candidates: Bob Dole (Army, 10th Mountain Division) and George McGovern (Army Air Forces). Moderated by Marc Pachter
Bob Dole was a captain with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy, and was twice wounded in combat. He served as a U.S. Representative from Kansas from 1961 to 1969 and as a U.S. Senator until 1996. His terms as both Senate Minority Leader and Senate Majority Leader set a record as the nation’s longest...
2004_DC_WW2_Baseball8WW2 -- World War II Veterans as Baseball Players: Bob Feller (Navy and Cleveland Indians), Monte Irvin (Army and New York Giants), and Buck O’Neil (Navy and Kansas City Monarchs). Moderated by Liane Hansen.
Bob Feller served four years in the U.S. Navy, earning eight battle stars as the chief of a gun crew on the battleship USS Alabama. Known for his fiery fastball, he holds the record as the pitcher with the most wins (266) in Cleveland Indians history. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962...
2004_DC_WW2_Film8WW2 -- World War II Veterans as Film Performers: Jack Palance (Army Air Forces). Moderated by Thomas Doherty
Jack Palance flew surveillance planes for the Army Air Corps during World War II. Known for his tough persona on screen, Palance has made numerous films since his movie debut in 1950, including Shane, Attack, The Professionals, Bagdad Cafe, and Batman. He won an Academy Award for his performance in City...
2004_DC_WW2_Journalists29WW2 -- World War II Veterans as Journalists: Allen Neuharth (Army, USA Today) and Mike Wallace (Navy, CBS News), Moderated by Thomas Doherty
Allen Neuharth served with General George Patton’s Third Army in Europe. Following the war, he worked as a reporter for several newspapers in South Dakota, and then held management positions with the Miami Herald, Detroit Free Press, and Rochester Times-Union. As chairman and chief executive officer of...
2004_DC_WW2_Review39WW2 -- "Tribute to a Generation" (@ MCI Center)
This was a freebie event that was done four times at the MCI Center. It featured some hammy folks acting out the history of World War II. The acting varied but the sets were well done -- you'd see submarine conning towers, ship bunks, invasion beaches, etc. Then there were some military bands playing...

In The News: 05/07/2013: Special effects wiz Ray Harryhausen dies.
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2004_DC_WW2_Journalists29WW2 -- World War II Veterans as Journalists: Allen Neuharth (Army, USA Today) and Mike Wallace (Navy, CBS News), Moderated by Thomas Doherty
Allen Neuharth served with General George Patton’s Third Army in Europe. Following the war, he worked as a reporter for several newspapers in South Dakota, and then held management positions with the Miami Herald, Detroit Free Press, and Rochester Times-Union. As chairman and chief executive officer of...

What's hot: The following pages have been the most popular ones over the last few months:
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2013_04_27F_WHCD2155DC -- White House Correspondent's Dinner (2 of 3)
Included here are Jeff Krulik, Geraldo Rivera, Nicole Kidman, Fred Armisen, Jason Sudekis and Olivia Wilde, Clarence and Lisa Page, Hayden Panettiere, Barbra Streisand and James Brolin. (Partially reviewed)
2013_04_08A_Cherry27DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2013)
What a difference a single 80 degree day makes as far as blossoms were concerned! (Partially reviewed)
2013_02_28M_CWT_Board115CWT Color Bearer Thank You Weekend (2013) in Memphis, TN -- Board dinner
During a Thursday evening dinner at the University Club, James S. Gilliland received the Trust’s Shelby Foote Preservation Legacy Award in recognition of his long service to the organization, including two terms as chairman of the board. Beyond his strong leadership, Gilliland personally served as a... (Partially reviewed)
2013_02_14G_Supreme_CtX_IWAP42DC -- Supreme Court Building -- Exhibitions -- In War and Peace
In War and In Peace: The Supreme Court and the Civil War: Marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, this exhibition looks at the Supreme Court during this volatile period in American history and the conflict’s impact on the institution. Facing an unprecedented rebellion, the President and Cong...
2013_04_20E_McMillan126Sixth & I and Pen/Faulkner Foundation -- Terry McMillan ("Learning to Breathe") w/Lisa Page
Learning to Breathe: An Evening with Terry McMillan The acclaimed author of How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Getting to Happy, Waiting to Exhale, Mama, Disappearing Acts, and The Interruption of Everything reads from her recent work and speaks about the writing process with Lisa Page, a visiting prof... (Partially reviewed)


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