Sunday, August 20, 1995

Constitution Gardens


Constitution Gardens


Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland in the National Park System. Areas within this premier park provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; and celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality.
20 Aug 1995
A sub unit of the National Mall and Memorial Park. Karen and her Mother got to spend a few days in D.C, taking in a few of the sites.

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Our 29th NPS Unit


Korean War Veterans Memorial


Freedom Is Not Free


Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met. 

Welcome to the Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 1995. 
Its Wall of Remembrance and 19 stainless steel  statues commemorate the sacrifices of the millions of Americans and allied partners who fought during the Korean War.
20 Aug 1995
A sub unit of the National Mall and Memorial Park. Karen and her Mother got to spend a few days in D.C, taking in a few of the sites.

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Our 28th NPS Unit










Lincoln Memorial

Savior of the Union


"In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th President of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.
20 Aug 1995
A sub unit of the National Mall and Memorial Park. Karen and her Mother got to spend a few days in D.C, taking in a few of the sites.


Our 27th NPS Unit




Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Founding Father


Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.
Dedicated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on April 13, 1943, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial stands in a straight line with the White House. Architect John Russell Pope, influenced by Jefferson's taste in classical architecture, echoed the style seen in Jefferson's two most famous buildings - Monticello and the University of Virginia Rotunda. 

20 Aug 1995
A sub unit of the National Mall and Memorial Park. Karen and her Mother got to spend a few days in D.C, taking in a few of the sites.


Our 26th NPS Unit


Vietnam Veterans Memorial


The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall


Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of more than 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.
20 Aug 1995
A sub unit of the National Mall and Memorial Park. Karen and her Mother got to spend a few days in D.C, taking in a few of the sites.


Our 25th NPS Unit





Saturday, August 19, 1995

Washington Monument


First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts of his Countrymen


Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
19 Aug 1995
A sub unit of the National Mall and Memorial Park. Karen and her Mother got to spend a few days in D.C, taking in a few of the sites.

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Our 24th NPS Unit




Pennsylvania Avenue

America's Main Street

A street unlike any other.  It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history has marched, paraded, promenaded, and protested its way along the Avenue.

19 Aug 1995
Karen and her Mother got to spend a few days in D.C. taking in the sites. Pennsylvania Avenue is another sub unit of  the National Mall and Memorial Parks unit. They took in both the Old Post Office and the White House. These two are sub units of Pennsylvania Avenue that's a sub unit of you guessed it National Mall and Memorial Parks. Yes D.C. can get confusing when keeping tract of park visits.

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Our 23rd NPS Unit


Friday, August 18, 1995

National Mall and Memorial

Icons of the Nation's Capital


Each year, millions of people visit National Mall and Memorial Parks to recreate, to commemorate presidential legacies, to honor our nation's veterans, to make their voices heard, and to celebrate our nation's commitment to freedom and equality.
19 Aug 1995
Karen and her mother got to take in a few of the sites in Washington D.C. Taking in all the sites of the National Mall and Memorial is a daunting task. there are 16 major sub units plus at least 150 additional reservations, circles, fountains and park spaces throughout the downtown Washington, D.C. area. They took in 7 of the units in two days.

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Our 22nd NPS Unit