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2008_DC_CWPT_LincMemI_08092828CWPT Grand Review (2008) in Washington DC -- Tour group: Lincoln Memorial (inside)
Pictures include pictures in the public chamber as well as in the underground portion of the tour.
2008_DC_CWPT_LincMemO_08092873CWPT Grand Review (2008) in Washington DC -- Tour group: Lincoln Memorial (outside)
2014_DC_Disabled_Mem57DC -- American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
The memorial had its official opening the day before I got by to see it. Interesting use of water in a memorial and the first time I'd seen an eternal flame bubbling out of water.
2015_DC_Disabled_Mem14DC -- American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
2021_DC_Disabled_Mem19DC -- American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
1998_DC_WWI3DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial
2004_DC_WWI3DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial
2006_DC_WWI1DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial
2007_DC_WWI20DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial
2009_DC_WWI10DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial
After a snow.
2011_DC_WWI5DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial
Being reconditioned.
2012_DC_WWI9DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial
2013_DC_WWI9DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial
2019_DC_WWI21DC -- District of Columbia World War I Memorial
1997_DC_FDR158DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
The first pictures were taken of the entrance of the memorial before it opened. They were just doing the engraving of the name at the time of the cherry blossoms.
The latter shots are on after it opened.5/2/1997.
1998_DC_FDR72DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1999_DC_FDR122DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Including a visit with Mom and Al.
2000_DC_FDR75DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
2001_DC_FDR13DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
2002_DC_FDR87DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
2004_DC_FDR15DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
2005_DC_FDR53DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Several visits here, mostly during cherry blossom time: ...
2006_DC_FDR7DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
2007_DC_FDR9DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
2010_DC_FDR19DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
For some reason, they allowed the water areas to freeze before draining them. The icicles were very cool!
2012_DC_FDR2DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
During cherry blossoms.
2013_DC_FDR37DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
2014_DC_FDR28DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
A focus on the signs this time.
2023_DC_FDR31DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1997_DC_FDR_Ceremony_97050273DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial -- Event: Opening Ceremony (1997)
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...
2013_DC_FDR_VC29DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial -- VIsitor Center
Finally photographed the visitor center.
2023_DC_FDR_VC32DC -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial -- Visitor Center
2002_DC_Mason7DC -- George Mason Memorial
2004_DC_Mason11DC -- George Mason Memorial
2007_DC_Mason2DC -- George Mason Memorial
2012_DC_Mason7DC -- George Mason Memorial
2015_DC_Mason6DC -- George Mason Memorial
2005_DC_Mason3DC -- George Mason Memorial (at night)
2015_DC_JBond_Tribute_150822123DC -- Honoring Julian Bond @ MLK Memorial
People Around The World Come Together To Remember Julian Bond
We are saddened with the passing of Julian Bond, who inspired Aviva Kempner to make the film when he talked about Julius Rosenwald at a lecture at the Hebrew Center 12 years ago on the Vineyard. The family is spreading his ashes in Florida...
1996_DC_Korean_War7DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
1997_DC_Korean_War16DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
1998_DC_Korean_War37DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
1999_DC_Korean_War12DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
2002_DC_Korean_War81DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
2003_DC_Korean_War9DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
2004_DC_Korean_War13DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
2005_DC_Korean_War8DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
After first snowfall.
2009_DC_Korean_War133DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
After two snow falls. I was glad I took them when I did because just as I was finishing, some idiotic teenager decided to tromp through the snow around the figurines. When I told her she wasn't allowed beyond the low fence, she said I wasn't her father and I could kiss her a**. While I appreciated...
2013_DC_Korean_War42DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
A nighttime visit.
2021_DC_Korean_War89DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
The statues of the soldiers are under protective covers now.
2022_DC_Korean_War148DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
I hadn't been there since the names walls were open to visitors.
2023_DC_Korean_War13DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial
2022_DC_Korean_War_Mem_22053030DC -- Korean War Veterans Memorial -- Event: Memorial Day observance
1982_DC_Lincoln_Mem14DC -- Lincoln Memorial
1996_DC_Lincoln_Mem6DC -- Lincoln Memorial
1997_DC_Lincoln_Mem27DC -- Lincoln Memorial
1998_DC_Lincoln_Mem55DC -- Lincoln Memorial
1999_DC_Lincoln_Mem33DC -- Lincoln Memorial
2002_DC_Lincoln_Mem33DC -- Lincoln Memorial
2003_DC_Lincoln_Mem15DC -- Lincoln Memorial
Visits here:...
2004_DC_Lincoln_Mem26DC -- Lincoln Memorial
2007_DC_Lincoln_Mem16DC -- Lincoln Memorial
2008_DC_Lincoln_Mem56DC -- Lincoln Memorial
2009_DC_Lincoln_Mem94DC -- Lincoln Memorial
Several visits including after a snow. Later, a bunch of tourists who asked that I take their pictures during the beautiful sunset.
2013_DC_Lincoln_Mem69DC -- Lincoln Memorial
Including at night.
2014_DC_Lincoln_Mem13DC -- Lincoln Memorial
2015_DC_Lincoln_Mem23DC -- Lincoln Memorial
Including a couple who had just gotten engaged when I got there and a cat on a leash.
2017_DC_Lincoln_Mem21DC -- Lincoln Memorial
2020_DC_Lincoln_Mem3DC -- Lincoln Memorial
2021_DC_Lincoln_Mem78DC -- Lincoln Memorial
2022_DC_Lincoln_Mem29DC -- Lincoln Memorial
2023_DC_Lincoln_Mem50DC -- Lincoln Memorial
2024_02_24E2_Lincoln_Mem9DC -- Lincoln Memorial (Partially reviewed)
2022_DC_Lincoln_Mem1003DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- Centennial
2008_DC_Lincoln_MemB34DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- Event: Beneath the monument tour (Undercroft)
This is the part of the Lincoln Memorial that's underground. Normally it's closed off to tourists but they gave the CWPT group a guided tour.
2022_DC_LincolnM100_220522453DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- Event: Lincoln Memorial Centennial Celebration
Lincoln Memorial Centennial Celebration, May 22, 2022
Building on Lincoln’s Vision of Unity and Equality

Musical Prelude: United States Marine Band Brass Quintet
Master of Ceremonies: David J. Kent, President, Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia
Welcome: Charles Sams III, Director, National...
2021_DC_Come_From_Away_210910168DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- Event: "Come From Away" performance
Join us at the Lincoln Memorial for a one-of-a kind free concert performance of the musical Come From Away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Lawn seating is available on either side of the Reflecting Pool on a first-come basis.
Members of the Broadway and national touring companies of Come...
2008_DC_Lincoln_MemVC1DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- Exhibition Area
2013_DC_Lincoln_MemVC40DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- Exhibition Area
2021_DC_Lincoln_MemVC89DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- Exhibition Area
2015_DC_Lincoln_2nd_Pgm_150307165DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- Sesquecentennial of Lincoln's Second Inaugural -- Formal Program
Formal Program:
* Musical Prelude -- United States Marine Band Brass Quintet -- ??? Not Present ???
* Master of Ceremonies -- Bob Vogel, Regional Director National Capital Region, National Park Service
* Welcome -- Karen Needles, President, Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia
*...
2015_DC_Lincoln_2nd_Misc_150307108DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- Sesquecentennial of Lincoln's Second Inaugural -- Miscellaneous
150th Anniversary of Lincoln's Inaugural Observed at Lincoln Memorial
Washington –Chuck Todd, moderator of NBC's Meet the Press and former chief White House correspondent for NBC News, will deliver the keynote address for a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's second...
2021_DC_Lincoln_Mem_VAU14DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- VAU Fallen Heroes Memorial
2022_DC_Lincoln_Mem_VAU_2205303DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- VAU Fallen Heroes Memorial
1956_DC_Lincoln_MemV1DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
1982_DC_Lincoln_MemV6DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
1996_DC_Lincoln_MemV2DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
1998_DC_Lincoln_MemV1DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
1999_DC_Lincoln_MemV12DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2001_DC_Lincoln_MemV2DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2002_DC_Lincoln_MemV2DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2004_DC_Lincoln_MemV4DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2005_DC_Lincoln_MemV2DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2007_DC_Lincoln_MemV3DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2008_DC_Lincoln_MemV3DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2009_DC_Lincoln_MemV24DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2010_DC_Lincoln_MemV4DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2013_DC_Lincoln_MemV19DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2014_DC_Lincoln_MemV1DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2021_DC_Lincoln_MemV25DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2022_DC_Lincoln_MemV6DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2023_DC_Lincoln_MemV1DC -- Lincoln Memorial -- View from...
2018_DC_Mall_Carousel15DC -- Mall -- Carousel
1997_DC_Const_Gardens3DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2001_DC_Const_Gardens2DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2002_DC_Const_Gardens2DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2003_DC_Const_Gardens10DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2004_DC_Const_Gardens1DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2005_DC_Const_Gardens3DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2007_DC_Const_Gardens4DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2009_DC_Const_Gardens1DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2012_DC_Const_Gardens2DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2013_DC_Const_Gardens23DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2015_DC_Const_Gardens13DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2023_DC_Const_Gardens4DC -- Mall -- Constitution Gardens (incl Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
2018_DC_Lincoln_LestP_180410111DC -- Mall -- Event: Lest We Forget Exhibition Opening Program
LEST WE FORGET Exhibition Opening on the National Mall
For the Days of Remembrance, German-Italian artist Luigi Toscano, in partnership with the German Embassy, and with the cooperation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, is mounting a unique photographic installation along the Lincoln...
1997_DC_WCCanal4DC -- Mall -- Lockkeepers House (Washington City Canal House)
2011_DC_WCCanal6DC -- Mall -- Lockkeepers House (Washington City Canal House)
2012_DC_WCCanal3DC -- Mall -- Lockkeepers House (Washington City Canal House)
2013_DC_WCCanal13DC -- Mall -- Lockkeepers House (Washington City Canal House)
2016_DC_WCCanal13DC -- Mall -- Lockkeepers House (Washington City Canal House)
2017_DC_WCCanal11DC -- Mall -- Lockkeepers House (Washington City Canal House)
2018_DC_WCCanal88DC -- Mall -- Lockkeepers House (Washington City Canal House)
There was supposed to be an official ribbon-cutting opening Lockkeepers House #0 but Hurricane Frances killed that idea.
2019_DC_WCCanal8DC -- Mall -- Lockkeepers House (Washington City Canal House)
2022_DC_WCCanal88DC -- Mall -- Lockkeepers House (Washington City Canal House)
2023_DC_WCCanal13DC -- Mall -- Lockkeepers House (Washington City Canal House)
2010_DC_MLK_Mem27DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
They're getting it together. They said it's due to open in August 2010.
2011_DC_MLK_Mem103DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
Pictures taken before it opened, the first day it was open to the public, and a nighttime visit.
2012_DC_MLK_Mem36DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
Including the first cherry blossoms around the memorial.
2013_DC_MLK_Mem61DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
Instead of fixing the quote "I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness", they decided to remove it entirely. The complete quote was "Yes, if you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for...
2014_DC_MLK_Mem9DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
2015_DC_MLK_Mem15DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
2016_DC_MLK_Mem9DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
2018_DC_MLK_Mem12DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
This was the day after the 50th anniversary of his assassination so there were some wreaths at the memorial, including one from the Embassy of Venezuela.
2019_DC_MLK_Mem7DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
2020_DC_MLK_Mem3DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
2021_DC_MLK_Mem18DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
2023_DC_MLK_Mem5DC -- Martin Luther King Jr. Natl Memorial
2020_DC_Pershing376DC -- National World War I Memorial (Pershing Park)
Work on the memorial continues. Notes:
* February 14: Historical photos grace the fence around the construction project.
* March 7: The eagle sculpture has started to be boxed up.
* April 11: The gazebo from the ice skating rink days is gone. The eagle sculpture has been completely boxed up.
*...
2021_DC_Pershing324DC -- National World War I Memorial (Pershing Park)
The National World War I Memorial opened on April 16, 2021. Images before that date are the site under construction.
2022_DC_Pershing39DC -- National World War I Memorial (Pershing Park)
2023_12_15E2_Pershing10DC -- National World War I Memorial (Pershing Park)
2023_DC_Pershing12DC -- National World War I Memorial (Pershing Park)
2024_02_19E1_Pershing11DC -- National World War I Memorial (Pershing Park) (Partially reviewed)
1956_DC_Mall1DC -- Natl Mall area
1971_DC_Mall1DC -- Natl Mall area
1979_DC_Mall4DC -- Natl Mall area
1981_DC_Mall16DC -- Natl Mall area
1982_DC_Mall8DC -- Natl Mall area
1996_DC_Mall1DC -- Natl Mall area
1997_DC_Mall46DC -- Natl Mall area
1999_DC_Mall2DC -- Natl Mall area
2001_DC_Mall3DC -- Natl Mall area
2002_DC_Mall23DC -- Natl Mall area
2003_DC_Mall9DC -- Natl Mall area
2004_DC_Mall11DC -- Natl Mall area
Many of these are taken at dusk or sunset. Also here is the Mall in preparation of the World War II event.
2005_DC_Mall7DC -- Natl Mall area
2007_DC_Mall4DC -- Natl Mall area
2008_DC_Mall11DC -- Natl Mall area
2009_DC_Mall34DC -- Natl Mall area
2010_DC_Mall3DC -- Natl Mall area
2011_DC_Mall34DC -- Natl Mall area
Reflecting Pool to close for repairs
Pool will close for two years to receive filtration system
The GW Hatchet, October 21, 2010
by Bilikisu Adeyemi
Hatchet Reporter

D.C. residents should take a last look at the reflecting pool this month, as the site is set to close in November for about two...
2012_DC_Mall36DC -- Natl Mall area
Mostly the work being done on the Reflecting Pool between the World War II and Lincoln memorials.
2013_DC_Mall17DC -- Natl Mall area
2015_DC_Mall45DC -- Natl Mall area
Still working to rehab the Mall.
2016_DC_Mall39DC -- Natl Mall area
2017_DC_Mall43DC -- Natl Mall area
2018_DC_Mall3DC -- Natl Mall area
Interesting human inflated balls.
2019_DC_Mall8DC -- Natl Mall area
2020_DC_Mall44DC -- Natl Mall area
2021_DC_Mall72DC -- Natl Mall area
2022_DC_Mall53DC -- Natl Mall area
2023_DC_Mall22DC -- Natl Mall area
Including some rat holes
2021_DC_CrimeEye31DC -- Natl Mall area -- CrimeEye surveillance devices
2014_DC_WW2_Yr10_C1_140524143DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: 10th Anniversary -- Ceremony
Ceremony Program:
* Master of Ceremonies: Leon Harris, Award-winning Journalist and Newscaster
* Introduction of Official Party
* Presentation of the Colors: United States Armed Forces Color Guard
* National Anthem: US Navy Ceremonial Band
* Retiring of the Colors: United States Armed Forces...
2014_DC_WW2_Yr10_C3_14052479DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: 10th Anniversary -- Ceremony -- Wreath Laying and aftermath
National World War II Memorial 10th Anniversary Commemoration
It is hard to believe that it has been nearly 10 years since thousands of World War II veterans gathered on the National Mall in Washington, DC for the dedication of the National World War II Memorial. Thanks to the support and commitment of...
2014_DC_WW2_Yr10_A1_140524152DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: 10th Anniversary -- Mingling Before and After
National World War II Memorial 10th Anniversary Commemoration
It is hard to believe that it has been nearly 10 years since thousands of World War II veterans gathered on the National Mall in Washington, DC for the dedication of the National World War II Memorial. Thanks to the support and commitment of...
2017_DC_WW2_Doolittle_170418104DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: 75th Anniversary of Doolittle Raid
Doolittle Raid 75th Anniversary Commemoration at the World War II Memorial
On Tuesday, April 18th, the Friends of the National World War II Memorial will host a brief ceremony and wreath presentation at the World War II Memorial's Pacific Arch to mark the 75th anniversary of America's daring...
2004_DC_WW2_Dedication_04052918DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: Dedication ceremony
2000_DC_WW2_Gbreak_001111254DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: Ground breaking ceremony
2015_DC_WW2_Mem_150525318DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: Memorial Day
WWII Veterans to Gather at WWII Memorial on Memorial Day to Remember 400,000 Americans Lost During WWII:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Friends of the National World War II Memorial (Friends) and the National Park Service (NPS) will remember and honor the more than 400,000 Americans who lost their lives during...
2021_DC_WW2_Mem_210531190DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: Memorial Day
Memorial Day Observance at World War II Memorial
The Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service will pay tribute to the more than 400,000 Americans who lost their lives during World War II on Memorial Day. World War II veterans will lay wreaths at the Freedom Wall in...
2015_DC_WW2_Pearl_151207267DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: Remember Pearl Harbor
The Friends of the National World War II Memorial (Friends) and the National Park Service (NPS) hope you'll join us as we remember and honor all those who died in the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor during a special event at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Monday,...
2016_DC_WW2_Pearl_161207138DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: Remember Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Commemoration
Nearly 75 years ago, Imperial Japan launched a surprise military attack on United States military installations on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The main attack occurred at Pearl Harbor; however, other targets included Ford Island, Hickam Field, Wheeler...
2016_DC_WW2_Pearl3_16120788DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: Remember Pearl Harbor -- Informational Exhibit
2015_DC_WW2_VE70_FlyOver_150508148DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: V-E Day 70th Anniversary -- Arsenal of Democracy Fly-Over
Arsenal of Democracy: World War II Victory Capitol Flyover
* Trainer Formation (Boeing Stearmans, Piper L-Birds, North America T-6s/SNJs, Cessna/Beech Twin Bomber Trainers)
* Pearl Harbor (Curtis P-40 Warhawks,
* Doolittle Raid (North American B-25 Mitchells)
* Guadalcanal Campaign (Bell P-39...
2015_DC_WW2_VE70_Misc_150508141DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: V-E Day 70th Anniversary -- Miscellaneous
In the front row after the event were Senators Bob Dole and John Warner, both World War II vets. A lot of these pictures are people who wanted to be photographed with him and I'm always happy to oblige. (Some weirdo with some karma issues got upset with me for taking so many pictures. I left shortly...
2015_DC_WW2_VE70_Pgm_150508154DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: V-E Day 70th Anniversary -- Program
Speakers:
* Master of Ceremonies: Alex Kershaw ("The Bedford Boys")
* Musical stuff: U.S. Air Force Band "The Airmen of Note"
* Keynote: Ambassador Susan Rice (National Security Adviser)
* Welcoming Remarks: Karen Cucurullo (Acting Superintendent, National Mall and Memorial Parks)
*...
2022_DC_WW2_VE77_220508171DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: V-E Day 77th Anniversary
World War Ii Veterans, Ukrainian Ambassador, And Others To Commemorate Victory In Europe Day At World War Ii Memorial
On Sunday, May 8, at 11:00 a.m. ET, Friends of the National World War II Memorial (Friends) and the National Park Service (NPS) will commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Allied...
2015_DC_WW2_VJ70_Misc_150902114DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: V-J Day 70th Anniversary -- Miscellaneous
The Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service will pay tribute to the Greatest Generation during a special event at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Allied...
2015_DC_WW2_VJ70_Pgm_150902110DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: V-J Day 70th Anniversary -- Program
The Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service will pay tribute to the Greatest Generation during a special event at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Allied...
2015_DC_WW2_VJ70_Wreaths_150902134DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: V-J Day 70th Anniversary -- Wreath Laying
The Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service will pay tribute to the Greatest Generation during a special event at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Allied...
2016_DC_Old_Post_Opening_16091239DC -- Old Post Office -- Event: Trump Hotel opening day
2009_DC_Old_Post_Cafe13DC -- Old Post Office -- Exhibit: Cafe Scene 2002
Cafe Scene, 2002:
The 50-foot-long painting contains places and people of Washington DC. The concept for the design took the form of a cafe scene as that would carry on the theme of the businesses in this section of the Old Post Office Pavilion. The primary medium is window paint on canvas. Acrylics...
2004_DC_Old_Post_Belgian11DC -- Old Post Office -- Exhibit: Comic Strips / Passion's Trip
Included here are pictures from an exhibit "Comic Strips / Passion's Trip" that the Belgian embassy sponsored.

COMIC STRIPS/PASSION’S TRIP:
Every year, almost 40 million comic strip books, in around twenty languages, are printed in Belgium. Three-quarters of them are sold abroad. Comic albums have...
2017_DC_Old_Post_Museum48DC -- Old Post Office -- Exhibit: Museum
This is the photo gallery in the basement on the route to the elevator.
2018_DC_Old_Post_Museum31DC -- Old Post Office -- Exhibit: Museum
It hadn't been finished the first time I visited.
2023_DC_Old_Post_Museum25DC -- Old Post Office -- Exhibit: Museum
It had been updated since the former child president sold the venture to the Waldorf Astoria.
1997_DC_Old_PostI6DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
1999_DC_Old_PostI32DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
2002_DC_Old_PostI5DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
2003_DC_Old_PostI4DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
2004_DC_Old_PostI2DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
2005_DC_Old_PostI1DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
2007_DC_Old_PostI3DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
2009_DC_Old_PostI5DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
2016_DC_Old_PostI14DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
2017_DC_Old_PostI11DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
2022_DC_Old_PostI13DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
2023_DC_Old_PostI13DC -- Old Post Office -- Inside (Pavilion / Hotel)
2008_DC_CHuff_0803214DC -- Old Post Office -- Performance: C. Huff (a.k.a. "Mr. Music")
2007_DC_Kuku_0709059DC -- Old Post Office -- Performance: Kuku
1997_DC_Old_PostV20DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
1999_DC_Old_PostV29DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2002_DC_Old_PostV44DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2003_DC_Old_PostV58DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2004_DC_Old_PostV81DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2005_DC_Old_PostV65DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2006_DC_Old_PostV9DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2007_DC_Old_PostV14DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
The real point of this visit, on a fairly hazy day, was to test out a circular polarizing lens that I had bought. The pictures before OPOSTV_070905_060 were taken with the polarizing lens on. The ones afterward were taken without it. I'm trying to see if I detect any differences.
2008_DC_Old_PostV10DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2009_DC_Old_PostV29DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2011_DC_Old_PostV12DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
Including a view of the Occupy DC protest.
2012_DC_Old_PostV14DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2013_DC_Old_PostV10DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2017_DC_Old_PostV28DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2022_DC_Old_PostV8DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2023_DC_Old_PostV26DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower
2017_DC_Old_PostV_ED_1704081DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower of Emancipation Day stage
2013_DC_Old_PostV_JS_1304134DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower of Japanese Street Festival (2013)
The Japanese Street Festival goes on below. I tried to photograph it from the Old Post Office but, dang! They replaced all of the protective wiring. Before, you used to have a loose or missing wire on each side of the tower but not anymore.
2022_DC_Old_PostV_PPC_2206187DC -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower of Poor People's Rally
1979_DC_Old_Post2DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
1997_DC_Old_Post7DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
1998_DC_Old_Post1DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
1999_DC_Old_Post6DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2002_DC_Old_Post2DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2003_DC_Old_Post2DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2005_DC_Old_Post2DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2006_DC_Old_Post2DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2007_DC_Old_Post1DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2011_DC_Old_Post18DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2014_DC_Old_Post14DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
Under construction while it undergoes its Trump makeover.
2015_DC_Old_Post8DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2016_DC_Old_Post51DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
Having the huge "Coming 2016 Trump" sign on Pennsylvania Avenue always reminds me of an alternate reality. Joe McCarthy would be so proud! And then the nightmare became true...
2017_DC_Old_Post7DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2018_DC_Old_Post3DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2020_DC_Old_Post7DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2021_DC_Old_Post8DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2022_DC_Old_Post12DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
The former DC Trump Hotel was sold to Waldorf Astoria who quickly removed the coup leader's name from the structure. Lobbyists interested in greasing the wheels would get rooms at Trump's Hotel. It was also the only place that he got out of the car to walk during his one-term presidency. Except in a...
2023_DC_Old_Post4DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2024_01_13C4_Old_Post1DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside
2024_02_19A3_Old_Post18DC -- Old Post Office / Trump Finger -- Outside (Partially reviewed)
1997_DC_Pershing23DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2002_DC_Pershing10DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2003_DC_Pershing1DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2006_DC_Pershing5DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2008_DC_Pershing21DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2009_DC_Pershing2DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2013_DC_Pershing32DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2015_DC_Pershing42DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
This is where the National World War I Memorial will be placed.
2016_DC_Pershing18DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2017_DC_Pershing17DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2018_DC_Pershing10DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2019_DC_Pershing6DC -- Pershing Park (became National World War I Memorial in 2021)
2020_DC_Floyd_Protest_LM_200606155DC -- Protest: George Floyd -- Rally @ Lincoln Memorial
After the child president had desecrated the Lincoln Memorial doing his press conference there (where he claimed no president had been treated as badly as him while he sat in front of the assassinated president), the site has needed desperately to be restored to the actual message of Lincoln, promoting...
1980_DC_Lennon_Tribute_8012108DC -- Rally: John Lennon commemoration @ Lincoln Memorial
It took me awhile to figure out what these pictures were from. John Lennon was killed by a nutjob on December 8, 1980. Rallies were held in his honor in a number of places including this one at the Lincoln_Memorial on December 10, 1980.
1971_DC_Jeff_Mem1DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
1982_DC_Jeff_Mem3DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
1997_DC_Jeff_Mem31DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
1998_DC_Jeff_Mem6DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
1999_DC_Jeff_Mem8DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2000_DC_Jeff_Mem3DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2001_DC_Jeff_Mem8DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2002_DC_Jeff_Mem57DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2003_DC_Jeff_Mem1DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2004_DC_Jeff_Mem19DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2005_DC_Jeff_Mem2DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2006_DC_Jeff_Mem20DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2007_DC_Jeff_Mem11DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2008_DC_Jeff_Mem5DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2009_DC_Jeff_Mem7DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2010_DC_Jeff_Mem24DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
The sea wall work continues.
2011_DC_Jeff_Mem11DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2012_DC_Jeff_Mem4DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Chorale group during cherry blossom festival.
2013_DC_Jeff_Mem1DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2017_DC_Jeff_Mem4DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2020_DC_Jeff_Mem13DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2021_DC_Jeff_Mem34DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2022_DC_Jeff_Mem9DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2023_DC_Jeff_Mem18DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
They used lasers to clean up the memorial's dome. It looks amazing now!
2007_DC_Jeff_MemVC1DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial -- Visitor Center (downstairs)
2008_DC_Jeff_MemVC2DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial -- Visitor Center (downstairs)
2017_DC_Jeff_MemVC149DC -- Thomas Jefferson Memorial -- Visitor Center (downstairs)
1979_DC_CapitolV2DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
1980_DC_CapitolV2DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
1997_DC_CapitolV24DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
1999_DC_CapitolV26DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
2002_DC_CapitolV10DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
2005_DC_CapitolV3DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
2007_DC_CapitolV22DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
2009_DC_CapitolV1DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
2012_DC_CapitolV2DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
2013_DC_CapitolV1DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
2015_DC_CapitolV10DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
2019_DC_CapitolV2DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
2023_DC_CapitolV2DC -- U.S. Capitol -- Views from...
1985_DC_Viet_Wall6DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1996_DC_Viet_Wall5DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1997_DC_Viet_Wall40DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1998_DC_Viet_Wall50DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1999_DC_Viet_Wall42DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
2002_DC_Viet_Wall118DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
2003_DC_Viet_Wall13DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
2004_DC_Viet_Wall5DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Two visits, one on (040901) and the other (041018)
2005_DC_Viet_Wall7DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
After first snowfall.
2009_DC_Viet_Wall43DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
After the snow, including the holiday tree.
2015_DC_Viet_Wall15DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
2017_DC_Viet_Wall37DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
2018_DC_Viet_Wall13DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
2021_DC_Viet_Wall27DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
2022_DC_Viet_Wall31DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
2023_DC_Viet_Wall13DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
2017_DC_Viet_Vet_171111154DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial -- Event: 2017 Veterans Day Observance
2017 Veterans Day Observance At The Wall
Each year on Veterans Day, thousands of veterans and their families congregate at The Wall to remember and to honor those who served in the U.S. armed forces. On these special days, prominent Americans from all walks of life come to the Memorial to deliver...
2021_DC_Viet_Mem_210531158DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial -- Event: 2021 Memorial Day Observance
After a full year of only virtual ceremonies, we are pleased to welcome visitors back to The Wall for our 2021 Memorial Day ceremony!
Our featured speakers will include two Vietnam veterans – Karl Marlantes and Nancy Wilson. Karl is a veteran of the Vietnam War and the bestselling author of Matterhorn,...
2022_DC_Viet_Mem_22053054DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial -- Event: 2022 Memorial Day @ the Wall
2005_DC_VietX_05122242DC -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial -- Event: Holiday Tree ceremony
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund honored veterans and active-duty military with personal holiday greetings sent to the Memorial Fund by Americans across the country. The annual Holiday Tree at The Wall ceremony featured introductory remarks by Jan Scruggs, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Founder &...
1971_DC_Wash_Mon1DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
1983_DC_Wash_Mon4DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
1996_DC_Wash_Mon12DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
1997_DC_Wash_Mon10DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
1998_DC_Wash_Mon17DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
1999_DC_Wash_Mon70DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
Mostly under scaffolding. I wish I had been more obsessive about taking pictures either time it was scaffolded but you get so used to it that you kind of forget to document it.
2000_DC_Wash_Mon59DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
The year the scaffolding came down.
2001_DC_Wash_Mon8DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
Including flags half-staff after 9/11
2002_DC_Wash_Mon62DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
2003_DC_Wash_Mon58DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
2004_DC_Wash_Mon23DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
2006_DC_Wash_Mon4DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
2007_DC_Wash_Mon16DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
2008_DC_Wash_Mon9DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
Including a sunset on a magic sky day!
2009_DC_Wash_Mon7DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
Including after the snowfall.
2010_DC_Wash_Mon5DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
A concession building's roof started smoking but things calmed down pretty quickly.
2013_DC_Wash_Mon84DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
The scaffolding goes up again.
2014_DC_Wash_Mon15DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
It's nice to see the scaffolding gone.
2015_DC_Wash_Mon2DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
2016_DC_Wash_Mon1DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
A "No Drone" sign near the monument.
2017_DC_Wash_Mon17DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
Including a sunset and photos of some tourists.
2018_DC_Wash_Mon12DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
2019_DC_Wash_Mon21DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
They've added a new entry box.
2020_DC_Wash_Mon18DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
Notes:
As of March 14, the monument itself is closed because of Covid-19. However, the bathrooms and visitor center were still open. They had the first open public bathroom since Union Station. However, the bathrooms closed after that.
May 9: For some reason, when I came by on this day, the men's...
2021_DC_Wash_Mon20DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
2022_DC_Wash_Mon8DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
2023_DC_Wash_Mon2DC -- Washington Monument -- Exterior
2002_DC_Wash_MonI4DC -- Washington Monument -- Interior
2003_DC_Wash_MonI6DC -- Washington Monument -- Interior
2014_DC_Wash_MonI84DC -- Washington Monument -- Interior
2019_DC_Wash_MonI113DC -- Washington Monument -- Interior
2021_DC_Wash_MonI52DC -- Washington Monument -- Interior
2003_DC_Wash_MonW56DC -- Washington Monument -- Interior -- Walk-down tour
1956_DC_Wash_MonV4DC -- Washington Monument -- Views from...
1996_DC_Wash_MonV57DC -- Washington Monument -- Views from...
1997_DC_Wash_MonV97DC -- Washington Monument -- Views from...
2000_DC_Wash_MonV102DC -- Washington Monument -- Views from...
2002_DC_Wash_MonV112DC -- Washington Monument -- Views from...
2003_DC_Wash_MonV155DC -- Washington Monument -- Views from...
Several visits this year.
2005_DC_Wash_MonV26DC -- Washington Monument -- Views from...
2014_DC_Wash_MonV245DC -- Washington Monument -- Views from...
2019_DC_Wash_MonV92DC -- Washington Monument -- Views from...
2021_DC_Wash_MonV320DC -- Washington Monument -- Views from...
Multiple visits during Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg's In America: Remember installation. Images of the installation are on a separate page.
2014_DC_WMon_ReopeningC_140512124DC -- Washington Monument Reopening Event -- Ceremony
Washington Monument Reopening Ceremony to Feature Al Roker and American Idol Winner Candice Glover
Speakers in sequence:
* Musical Prelude: United States Navy Ceremonial Band
* Welcome: Robert A. Vogel, Superintendent, National Mall and Memorial Parks
* Master of Ceremonies: Al Roker, Co-anchor,...
2014_DC_WMon_ReopeningE_140512130DC -- Washington Monument Reopening Event -- Except Ceremony
Washington Monument Reopening Ceremony to Feature Al Roker and American Idol Winner Candice Glover
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service and the Trust for the National Mall today announced that Al Roker, the TODAY show’s weather anchor and author, will join Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell,...
2004_DC_WWII236DC -- World War II Memorial
Quite a few visits.
The memorial opened to the public on April 29, 2004. On May 29, there was a dedication ceremony (which is covered separately).
While I was there on October 18, I ran into William “Barry” Owenby and had a chat with him. He is the project executive for the American Battle Monuments...
2005_DC_WWII35DC -- World War II Memorial
Including after first snowfall.
2007_DC_WWII69DC -- World War II Memorial
2009_DC_WWII36DC -- World War II Memorial
Including after a snow.
2011_DC_WWII11DC -- World War II Memorial
2012_DC_WWII25DC -- World War II Memorial
2013_DC_WWII163DC -- World War II Memorial
More photos at dusk. The day turned out to be the anniversary of the end of World War II.
2014_DC_WWII8DC -- World War II Memorial
2015_DC_WWII7DC -- World War II Memorial
2016_DC_WWII1DC -- World War II Memorial
2017_DC_WWII8DC -- World War II Memorial
2020_DC_WWII42DC -- World War II Memorial
2021_DC_WWII8DC -- World War II Memorial
2022_DC_WWII30DC -- World War II Memorial
2023_DC_WWII25DC -- World War II Memorial
Including the new FDR D-Day Prayer Plaque @ Circle Of Remembrance which had opened that January.
2023_DC_PrayerD_230606201DC -- World War II Memorial -- Event: Dedication Of FDR D-Day Prayer Plaque
Former Sen. Rob Portman, Roosevelt Family, And Special Guests To Join Dedication Of FDR D-Day Prayer Plaque And Restoration Of Circle Of Remembrance At D-Day Ceremony At The National World War II Memorial

SUMMARY:
On June 6 at 10:00 a.m., former Sen. Rob Portman, Elliott “Toby” Roosevelt III, the...
2022_DC_WW2_PrayerU_221220174DC -- World War II Memorial -- Event: Unveiling of FDR D-Day Prayer Plaque
Unveiling Of FDR D-Day Prayer Plaque At Circle Of Remembrance At National World War Ii Memorial
On December 20 at 11:30 a.m., Sen. Rob Portman and other noted guests will convene at the Circle of Remembrance at the World War II Memorial for the unveiling of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt D-Day Prayer...
2002_DC_WWII3DC -- World War II Memorial -- Under construction
Under construction.
2003_DC_WWII16DC -- World War II Memorial -- Under construction
2005_DC_4th_Fireworks_05070417Fireworks -- 4th of July Fireworks (2005) from the Lincoln Memorial
2009_DC_4th_Fireworks_09070451Fireworks -- 4th of July Fireworks (2009) from the Lincoln Memorial
2010_DC_4th_Fireworks_10070449Fireworks -- 4th of July Fireworks (2010) from the Lincoln Memorial
2014_DC_4th_Fireworks_140704129Fireworks -- 4th of July Fireworks (2014) from the Lincoln Memorial
2013_DC_4th_Fireworks_13070487Fireworks -- Waiting @ Lincoln Memorial for 4th of July Fireworks (2013)
2005_DC_WW2_Fireworks_0509023Fireworks -- World War II 60th
2022_DC_USWWI_Taps88Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event
2023_DC_USWWI_Taps50Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event
If I'm nearby, I always come by and cover the 5pm performance of Taps at the National World War I Memorial.
2024_03_12A_USWWI_Taps21Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event
Performing tonight was Jenna Veverka, a bugler with the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp. (Partially reviewed)
2024_02_19D2_USWWI_Taps1K39Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event -- 1000th performance (Partially reviewed)
2024_02_19D1_USWWI_Taps1KB135Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event -- Band Group Photos (Partially reviewed)
2024_02_19D3_USWWI_Taps1KR47Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event -- Reception (Partially reviewed)
2023_DC_USWWI_Taps_23022574Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event (w/Arturo Sandoval)
Internationally known Cuban-American Jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval will perform Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, DC at 5 PM on Saturday February 25, 2023.
While living in his native Cuba, Arturo Sandoval was influenced by jazz musicians Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown, and Dizzy...
2023_DC_USWWI_Taps_23072776Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event (w/Gregory Lutton)
The regular daily bugler (Kevin Paul) was joined by Gregory Lutton from the Irish Guards for the 5pm event. Afterward, I joined Kevin, Gregory, and Sylvia Lutton at the Willard Hotel for drinks.
2023_12_15E1_USWWI_Taps39Natl World War I Memorial -- Evening Taps Event (w/Mary Bowden)
Special performance tonight by Mary Bowden, the creator of Seraph Brass (all female brass quintet) and trumpet professor at Shenandoah University.
2021_DC_USWWI_VDay3_21111166Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: 82nd Airborne Wreath
The 82nd Airborne Division Association presented a wreath at the memorial.
2023_DC_USWWI_82ndA_23111136Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: 82nd Airborne Wreath
2018_DC_USWWI_First_Look_18111165Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: A First Look
On the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, The United States World war One Centennial Commission put up several tents in Pershing Park. One tent -- "First Look" Pavilion -- provided a look at the new memorial, including the miniature of the planned sculpture. Another tent -- "First Look Special...
2015_DC_NPC_USWWI_15052195Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Announcement of competition @ Natl Press Club
NEW DESIGN COMPETITION FOR THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR ONE MEMORIAL
WASHINGTON, DC: On May 21st, 2015, the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission will open a design competition for a National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC.
This represents a rare opportunity for the public to witness - and...
2016_DC_NPC_USWWI_160126151Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Announcement of Memorial Design Team @ Natl Press Club
U.S. WORLD WAR I CENTENNIAL COMMISSION SELECTS "THE WEIGHT OF SACRIFICE" FOR WASHINGTON DC MEMORIAL
LEAD DESIGNER IS A 25 YEAR-OLD ARCHITECT-IN-TRAINING

WASHINGTON, DC: The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission has picked 'THE WEIGHT OF SACRIFICE" for the new national World War I Memorial project....
2023_DC_USWWI_Bells_231111197Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Bells of Peace 2023
Tomorrow we are tolling the Bells of Peace around the country and at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Initiated in 2018 to commemorate the WWI Armistice's 100th anniversary, this ceremony at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month honors all Americans who have served and are serving their...
2022_DC_USWWI_EMS_Week_220520338Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Celebration in Honor of EMS Workers and WWI Veteran Dr. Frank Boston
An EMS Week celebration will be held to recognize all EMS workers and in particular to honor the historic legacy of Dr. Frank E. Boston, veteran, physician and the first African-American to start both a hospital and ambulance corps.

EMS Week is held May 16-22. It is a particularly special time to...
2017_DC_AUSA_USWWI_Coin_17100972Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Commemorative Coin Unveiling @ AUSA
Today, the U.S. Mint officially unveiled their new collectible commemorative coin that marks the 100th anniversary of American participation in World War I. 
The unveiling was hosted by the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army, Ryan McCarthy & Chief of Staff General Mark Millie, and took place at the...
2016_DC_USWWI_16051882Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Commission Press Event @ Natl Press Club
The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission will host a media event at the National Press Club. The event will provide an update on Centennial Commission activities, to include new international partnerships, and will introduce new members of the Special Advisory Board. 
Among the new Special Advisors...
2016_DC_USWWI_Jury_16010662Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Finalist presentations @ Jones Day
WWI MEMORIAL DESIGN FINALIST TEAMS GIVE FINAL PRESENTATIONS TO DESIGN JURY
WASHINGTON DC: On Wednesday, 6 January 2016, the WWI Memorial Design Finalists will provide their final presentations to the Design Competition Jury. These presentations are open to the public, and to media members. 
The...
2017_DC_USWWI_GBreaking_171109327Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Groundbreaking Ceremony
CENTENNIAL COMMISSION TO HOST CEREMONIAL GROUNDBREAKING FOR AMERICA'S WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL
Event at DC's Pershing Park to thank supporters & partners in the creation of the newest national memorial in the nation's capital
The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission will host a ceremonial groundbreaking...
2016_DC_NPC_USWWI_160302107Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Meeting the Memorial Design Team and Site Tour @ Natl Press Club
Winners of WWI Memorial Design Contest Will Discuss their Vision at a National Press Club Newsmaker News Conference 10 a.m., March 2; Walking Tour of Site To Follow
Washington – Architect Joe Weishaar and Sculptor Sabin Howard, the design team selected to create the new World War I Memorial in...
2021_DC_USWWI_PershingBD_210913196Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Pershing's 161st Birthday
Honoring General John J. "Blackjack" Pershing's 161st Birthday
Schedule of Events for Monday Sept. 13, 2021
5:00pm - Regular Playing of "Daily Taps" at the WWI Memorial Flag Staff.
As we do every evening at 5pm at the WWI Memorial, a bugler dressed in a World War I period uniform will play “Taps” —...
2021_DC_USWWI_Opening_210416239Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Photos related to opening day (and the day after)
The National World War I Memorial opened to the public on April 16. There was a private ceremony at 10am including a military fly-over which I totally missed (I didn't wake up that morning until 10:30am) but I came by later in the day to photograph. There was a dedication wreath next ot the water. World...
2021_DC_USWWI_VDay1_211111262Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: Veterans Day Bells of Peace Ceremony
November 11th marks the first Veterans Day for the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.
If you are in the National Capital region, please join us at the Memorial for our Bells of Peace Ceremony. Special guest, Admiral Mike Mullen, the 17th Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, will...
2021_DC_USWWI_VDay2_21111184Natl World War I Memorial -- Event: "Doc Boston Adventures" release
Boston Legacy Foundation and Khoi Pham announce the release of the Doc Boston Adventures comic book.
Come join our Doc Boston Adventures comic book release immediately following the Bells of Peace ceremony to be held at the World War I Memorial in Washington DC.
For more information go to...
2015_DC_WWI_Finalists124Natl World War I Memorial -- Exhibit Design Finalists @ John A. Wilson Building
WWI MEMORIAL DESIGN FINALISTS ON EXHIBIT AT THE JOHN A. WILSON BUILDING, FROM 14-22 DECEMBER 2015
WASHINGTON, DC: The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission will publicly exhibit the five finalist design concepts, for the national World War I Memorial in Washington D.C.
This exhibit will consist of...
2017_DC_USWWI_Panels187Natl World War I Memorial -- Exhibit: Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace
Fields Of Battle, Lands Of Peace: The Doughboys 1917-1918
Washington, D.C. – Nov. 9 – Dec. 3, 2017, Pershing Park
World War I was the first “modern” war. Industry enabled weapons and explosives to be manufactured in vast quantities that brought death and destruction on a scale never previously...
2016_DC_USWWI_Plan39Natl World War I Memorial -- Exhibit: The Weight of Sacrifice @ Natl Press Club
2017_DC_USWWI_Sacrifice_17041393Natl World War I Memorial & Natl Archives -- Joseph Weishaar, Phoebe McCormick Lickwar, and Sabin Howard ("100 Years: World War I and The Weight of Sacrifice") w/Edwin Fountain
100 Years: World War I and The Weight of Sacrifice
April 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of American entry into World War I. In partnership with the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, we present a program honoring Americans who served in the war. The Commission is building a National WWI memorial...
2023_DC_Ukraine_LM_230225314Protest on First Anniversary of Putin's Invasion of Ukraine @ Lincoln Memorial
On February 25, the Ukrainian community will meet at 2p.m. at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to hold a mass rally to mark the 1-year anniversary of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
WHEN: Sat., February 25
TIME: 2p.m.
WHERE: Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.

Speakers

Opening...
2024_02_24E1_Ukraine22Protest on Second Anniversary of Putin's Invasion of Ukraine @ Lincoln Memorial
I had a bunch of other things on the calendar on the anniversary day so I only saw remnants of the protesters. Screw Putin. (Partially reviewed)
2004_DC_WW2_Surigao_0405284WW2 -- 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_Eagles_0405289WW2 -- 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_Monument_0405276WW2 -- 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_Blacks_0405286WW2 -- 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_DDay_0405276WW2 -- 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_Internment_04053012WW2 -- 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_Nissei_0405276WW2 -- 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_Navajo_04052811WW2 -- 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_Tuskegee_0405279WW2 -- 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_Holocaust_04053011WW2 -- 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_Mall83WW2 -- Various pictures of the Mall during the Tribute to A Generation: Natl World War II Reunion
2004_DC_WW2_Pres_04052712WW2 -- 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_Baseball_0405308WW2 -- 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_Film_0405308WW2 -- 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_Journalists_04052829WW2 -- 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_Review_04052939WW2 -- "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...


What's hot: The following pages have been the most popular ones over the last month or so:
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2024_02_10C_KatzenO163DC -- American University -- Katzen Arts Center -- 2024A Opening Reception
Come celebrate our seven new spring ’24 exhibitions! Mix and mingle with many of this season’s artists and curators … arrive early for light refreshments! Folks seen here include (pretty much in order): Jack Rasmussen, Dana Hart-Stone, Lisa Montag Brotman, Sondra N. Arkin, Ellyn Weiss, Laura Roulet,... (Partially reviewed)
2024_02_04C1_Miss_AmericaM248Miss America High Tea Event (1 of 2) Mingling @ GFWC
An invitation to tea from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to the Former and Present Miss America. They were here in DC for the opening of an exhibit on the history of Miss America at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Hosted by GFWC DC club: * Mohra Gavankar, GFWC Presid... (Partially reviewed)
2024_02_04C2_Miss_AmericaP89Miss America High Tea Event (2 of 2) Program @ GFWC
An invitation to tea from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to the Former and Present Miss America. They were here in DC for the opening of an exhibit on the history of Miss America at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Hosted by GFWC DC club: * Mohra Gavankar, GFWC Presid... (Partially reviewed)
2024_01_14B1_Gonna_Take286Labor Heritage Foundation @ McGinty's Public House -- MLK "Gonna Take Us All Ball" (1 of 2)
MLK "Gonna Take Us All Ball" Recommit to Dr. King’s dream of equality and justice for all and celebrate Elise Bryant’s well-deserved retirement from LHF! By Labor Heritage Foundation Tickets are now FREE! Thanks to the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO, AFSCME 112, the International Association of Heat ... (Partially reviewed)
2024_02_13B1_USCHS_Freedom218USCHS -- Freedom Award (2024) to Cheryl L. Johnson (2 of 2) Everything else
We look forward to your attendance at the Freedom Award Reception honoring Cheryl L. Johnson, the 36th Clerk of the House of Representatives The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is honored to present its 2023 Freedom Award to Cheryl L. Johnson to recognize her exceptional leadership and pivotal role ... (Partially reviewed)


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