Washington, DC

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Welcome to DC — May 28, 2005


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The United States Capitol Click here

The Capitol building began construction in 1793, but was burn to the ground by the British in 1814 (how rude.) The building was rebuilt, and in 1855, the current nine-million pound steel dome was added. Senate and Congress wings were added in 1857 while the crowning glory, a 19-foot Freedom sculpture was added in 1863. This building is ironically quite similar to a later, yet smaller version built in Havana, Cuba.


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Washington, DC license plate — May 28, 2005

Although home to over 500,000 residents, Washingtonians lack voting representation in Congress or the Senate, yet they still pay substantial taxes. Interestingly, recent demographic surveys show that over 90% of DC residents align with the Democratic Party. This means that these unrepresented individuals could significantly influence tightly contested political debates—if their voices were heard. The irony is striking, given that the capital of a nation championing democracy overlooks their representation. The "Taxation Without Representation" license plates are a clever and poignant protest by the locals.


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Episcopalian Washington National Cathedral — May 28, 2005

Construction of this magnificent cathedral began in 1908 and was completed in 1990, marking over eight decades of architectural dedication and craftsmanship.


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Stained glass windows, National Cathedral — May 28, 2005


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Washington National Cathedral — May 28, 2005


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Thomas Jefferson Memorial — May 28, 2005

Critics once called it the Jefferson Muffin

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Real estate of Georgetown, Washington DC — May 28, 2005


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Bureau of Engraving and Printing — May 28, 2005


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Vietnam War Memorial — May 28, 2005

We visited during the Memorial Day weekend.

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Vietnam War Memorial — May 28, 2005


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Building next to the White House


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President B.E. Johnson — May 28, 2005


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Washington National Cathedral — May 28, 2005


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Jefferson Memorial — May 28, 2005

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