So I really have a bad time positioning these pictures on here, and don't ever have the time to figure it out! So here it is, even if they are a bit discombobulated! The first picture is of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. It was a long black wall with names etched in the stone. It was really breathtaking. A volunteer tour guide told me that the names represent everyone who served in Vietnam and has passed, or hasn't come home (MIA). Each year, on Memorial Day, they add new names to the list, including those who served in the war and have since past. By each name there is either a diamond or a cross, a cross symbolizes that they are still missing. Once they are found (if they are found), the cross is filled in the represent a diamond. It is truly remarkable, and very emotional and overwhelming.
The next picture is of our whole group in front of the PRICEY hotel that we stayed at! Don't get me started on the price and poor service of the hotel! There are two pictures of the Lincoln Memorial. The one is obviously of Abe Lincoln in his finest! To be honest, I was taken aback when looking at this statue! I couldn't believe the size of it! It was huge and just amazing! It's really so weird how something you've seen in history books and read about forever looks in person! I know I am a nerd....but I love this history! The other picture of the Lincoln Memorial is of the outside of the building that holds the statue. On top of the building is the name of each state etched in the stone, which was really hard to capture in a picture, but really special.
Finally, the last picture is of the Lincoln Memorial, which is the very first thing I saw and recognized as we were landing in Washington DC! I do have pictures of it closer up, but I love including the reflection pond!
I will post more later!
2 comments:
I have been to all (except the hotel) those places. I should have told you to look up your Uncle' name on the wall. I did it when I was there and it was a very emotional search and find. I loved the reflection pond and all of the items around there. I am glad that you had fun and enjoyed your talks with people.
How fun! I would love to go there. All of the history...gives me goosebumps!
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