Saturday, January 1, 2011

Washington DC 2009 (part 3)

This is the last in a series of three groups of photos from our trip to Washington DC in 2009.

The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown
Relief guard
Inspection before duty
Nothing is overlooked at inspection
Waiting for order to approach
Saluting the Tomb (note guards saluting with weapons in hand by presenting arms)
24 hours a day, 365 a year
We were blessed to see a group of Honor Flight Veterans from Missouri
Pentagon Memorial
Pentagon Memorial

Pentagon Memorial with Air Force Memorial in background

Pentagon Memorial.  Stone with text is from that day.
South Lawn of the White House

North Lawn of the White House
The Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom

The Constitution of the United States (page 1)

The Constitution of the United States (page 2)

The Constitution of the United States (page 3)

The Constitution of the United States (page 4)
The original 1903 Wright Flyer
Presidential Box at Fords Theater

Panorama of Fords Theater interior
United States Capitol at dusk

The White House during night tour

The White House illuminated on night tour

The White House illuminated on night tour

Lincoln Memorial interior at night

Exterior of Lincoln Memorial at night

Sculpture depicting FDR fireside chats at FDR Memorial

Sculpture depicting depression era breadline at FDR Memorial
National World War II Memorial illuminated at night

Freedom Wall at National World War II Memorial illuminated at night

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