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, [...]
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 [...]
Soldiers 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 [...]
Let’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 [...]
Arlington 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 [...]
General 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. [...]
The 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 [...]
Sam 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 [...]
All 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 [...]
The 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 [...]