19 Statues: 14 Army, 2 Marines, 1 Navy, 1 Air Force. Each weighs~1,000 lbs. Reflected on the wall it creates the image of a total of 38 statues, symbolic of the 38th Parallel & 38 months of the war. Leer más.
Visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and help bring his vision to life: “With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.” Leer más.
What is your favorite indoor activity in Washington D.C.? The Fairmont Washington, D.C.: "The museums – newly renovated National Portrait Gallery." Leer más.
William McVey sculpted this nine-foot statue of Winston Churchill. One bronze foot is planted on British soil and the other on American. Watch this video for more info. Leer más.
It took 83 years to construct the National Cathedral (began in 1907). It has 231 stained glass windows, 112 gargoyles & a Darth Vader sculpture in the west tower. Watch this video for more history. Leer más.
The statue to the south of the Treasury Dept is of Alexander Hamilton, sculpted by James Earle Fraser and standing ten feet tall, it was unveiled in 1923. See more info in this C-SPAN YouTube video. Leer más.
Opened in 2008, this museum includes a crime lab, simulated shooting range, high-speed police-chase, and the filming studios for America's Most Wanted. More in this C-SPAN segment shot at the museum. Leer más.
Watch a C-SPAN interview with FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell discussing recent efforts to reclassify certain broadband services. Leer más.
Mount Vernon was home to George Washington for more than 45 years. Washington enlarged the residence and built up the property from 2,000 to nearly 8,000 acres. See video for more history. Leer más.
The Museum is open daily 10a-5:30p even weekends and federal holidays (exc Dec 25). Parking available. 2nd and 4th Saturdays: free public tour at 1pm, no reservations required. Leer más.