Halls of Influence
Since our country is relatively young compared to the rest of the world, the influence of other cultures can be seen in our architecture, especially in early federal government buildings…
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Northrop M2-F3
As I walked through the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, I saw many airplanes and research vehicles I remember seeing as a child, either in news reports or TV shows. As much as…
Read MoreSoldiers in the Wall
While the Korean War Memorial in Washington D.C. would be great to see during the day, I think it’s best seen at night. The lighting and shadows contribute to the…
Read MoreLet’s Go to the Library
Summer is a great time of year to send the kids to the public library. I remember as a child, what a treat it was to go to the local…
Read MoreArlington National Cemetery
Observed annually on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day,…
Read MoreGeneral Eisenhower
One of the great attractions when visiting the Capitol are the statues that adorn the Rotunda, Statutory Hall and hallways of this famous complex. Former presidents and other famous dignitaries…
Read MoreThe WWII Memorial Pillars
Aournd the two pavilions of the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. are fifty-six granite pillars that celebrate the unity of the nation during WWII. Each state and territory…
Read MoreSam and Friends
Who has not laughed at the famous characters we all know as the Muppets? As famous as they are, Miss Piggy and the gang were not Jim Henson’s first creations. …
Read MoreAll Roads Lead to the Hill
When in Washington D.C., I learned that Capitol Hill, at the eastern end of the National Mall, is the center of town. Though it has never been the geographic center…
Read MoreThe Tin Goose
The Ford Trimotor (nicknamed “The Tin Goose”) was an all-metal, American three-engined transport plane that was first produced in 1925 by the companies of Henry Ford . Newer designs and Ford’s losing interest in aviation caused production to end…
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