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ADMIRATION FOR
A NATIONAL HERO
★ More than four million people a year show their respect
for Abraham Lincoln, America’s 16th President, at the
imposing Lincoln
Memorial (nps.gov/linc).
It’s the most-visited
Tidal Basin,
Washington, DC
memorial in Washington,
DC and refl ects the
the soaring arcs of the US Air Force Memorial. Both memorials, along
worldwide admiration
with Arlington National Cemetery, are accessible by Metro subway
for the national hero
from downtown DC.
who steered his divided
Across the river, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the list of names
country through
of those who died is an emotional testimony to that controversial
America’s Civil War.
confl ict and is also a hugely popular spot for visitors, although almost as
Lincoln’s steely resolve
many seek out the neighbouring Korean War Memorial.
and his common
Linc
Back on the Presidential front, the FDR Memorial shows him in
oln Memorial,
humanity are evident
Washingt
on, DC
his wheelchair, complete with cape and attendant dog, Fala. Most
as you look up at the
impressive, too, is the Jeff erson Memorial in honour of the nation’s
imposing fi gure, seated
third President. In a dome-shaped rotunda modelled on the Pantheon
on a 10ft-high marble base, surrounded by 38 Grecian
in Rome, the 19ft bronze statue is located near the Tidal Basin and
columns.
surrounded by groves of trees, making the area particularly beautiful
during DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival.
You can almost hear the words of his famous Gettysburg
A hassle-free way to see most of the monuments is on a tour. One
Address echoing round the memorial building . . . “to ensure
new two-hour programme leaves from Union Station and takes in the
that Government of the people, by the people, for the
World War II Memorial, the Jeff erson Memorial and the Washington
people shall not perish from the earth”.
Monument among others. Many monuments are open late and their
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Visit a place where adventure, art and history
chic boutiques, fine retail stores, art & antique galleries, historic attrac-
converge. In Virginia’s Roanoke Valley, you
tions, and award-winning restaurants, Alexandria is the perfect getaway
can get an up-close look at nature’s majesty,
to shop, dine and celebrate. Plan your visit at VisitAlexandriaVA.com!
be inspired at the spectacular new art museum
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1.800.635.5535
and discover our nation’s heritage. Let us
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ORIGINALS’ LIKE ME!”
• Next to Washington, D.C.
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plan your Blue Ridge Mountains holiday.
• Easy Metro Access
—Chef Stephen C. Scott, Jr., La Strada
Call or log on today for a free Visitors Guide
• Free King Street Trolley
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• WaterTaxi to D.C. & National Harbor
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