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"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Culture of Washington D. C. " The Korean War Memorial in Washington D. C

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Hugo Eckner and Hans Heinrich Dieckhoff leaving the White House, 1938 (b/w photo)

Hugo Eckner and Hans Heinrich Dieckhoff leaving the White House, 1938 (b/w photo)
5974325 Hugo Eckner and Hans Heinrich Dieckhoff leaving the White House, 1938 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: David H. Young examining Cotton Stocking, Washington DC, USA, 1941 (b/w photo)

David H. Young examining Cotton Stocking, Washington DC, USA, 1941 (b/w photo)
5974361 David H. Young examining Cotton Stocking, Washington DC, USA, 1941 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: David H)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Washington DC, USA

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Washington DC, USA, 1939 (b/w photo)
5974334 Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Washington DC, USA, 1939 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Charles Lindbergh, Washington DC, USA, 1927 (b/w photo)

Charles Lindbergh, Washington DC, USA, 1927 (b/w photo)
5974314 Charles Lindbergh, Washington DC, USA, 1927 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Lindbergh)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Franklin Roosevelt giving speech to Eighth American Scientific Congress, Washington DC, USA

Franklin Roosevelt giving speech to Eighth American Scientific Congress, Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974480 Franklin Roosevelt giving speech to Eighth American Scientific Congress, Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: U.S)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Franklin Roosevelt receives First Buddy Poppy, White House, Washington DC, USA, 1938 (b/w photo)

Franklin Roosevelt receives First Buddy Poppy, White House, Washington DC, USA, 1938 (b/w photo)
5974465 Franklin Roosevelt receives First Buddy Poppy, White House, Washington DC, USA, 1938 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: U.S)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: The Cuban Dictator Fulgencia Batista in Washington DC, 1938 (b/w photo)

The Cuban Dictator Fulgencia Batista in Washington DC, 1938 (b/w photo)
7075869 The Cuban Dictator Fulgencia Batista in Washington DC, 1938 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fulgencio Batista y Zaldivar (January 16, 1901 - August 6)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: The White House in 1807 (engraving)

The White House in 1807 (engraving)
PNP247630 The White House in 1807 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: official residence of the President of the United States of America; originally built)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Ball in Honour of President Lincoln (engraving)

Ball in Honour of President Lincoln (engraving)
729265 Ball in Honour of President Lincoln (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ball in Honour of President Lincoln in the Great Hall of the Patent Office at)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: The Sacred Elephant, 1884 (engraving)

The Sacred Elephant, 1884 (engraving)
PNP253888 The Sacred Elephant, 1884 (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: the elephant is a symbol of the Republican party; Grand Old Party ; GOP;)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: The White House in 1817 (colour litho)

The White House in 1817 (colour litho)
PNP247625 The White House in 1817 (colour litho) by Latrobe, Benjamin Henry (1764-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: A Pantagruelic Americanata (Colour Litho)

A Pantagruelic Americanata (Colour Litho)
2778080 A Pantagruelic Americanata (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pantagruelic American girl)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: View of Capitol Hill, Washington (colour engraving)

View of Capitol Hill, Washington (colour engraving)
STC109091 View of Capitol Hill, Washington (colour engraving) by Fumagalli, Paolo (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Countess Nadejda Mikhailovna de Torby (1896-1963), c. 1915. Artist: Anonymous

Countess Nadejda Mikhailovna de Torby (1896-1963), c. 1915. Artist: Anonymous
Countess Nadejda Mikhailovna de Torby (1896-1963), c. 1915. Found in the collection of Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Countess Anastasia Mikhailovna de Torby (1892-1977), 1914. Artist: Anonymous

Countess Anastasia Mikhailovna de Torby (1892-1977), 1914. Artist: Anonymous
Countess Anastasia Mikhailovna de Torby (1892-1977), 1914. Found in the collection of Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Figure and exact proportions of the Aerostatic Globe, 1786

Figure and exact proportions of the Aerostatic Globe, 1786. Found in the Collection of Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Shrine of Princesses Euphrosine of Staritsa and Juliana Dmitrievna Paletskaya at the Goritsy Monaste

Shrine of Princesses Euphrosine of Staritsa and Juliana Dmitrievna Paletskaya at the Goritsy Monastery of Resurrection. Found in the Collection of Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Map with a Russian camp in Eastern Siberia, 1689-1722. Artist: Chinese Master

Map with a Russian camp in Eastern Siberia, 1689-1722. Artist: Chinese Master
Map with a Russian camp in Eastern Siberia, 1689-1722. Found in the collection of the Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Nouvelle carte de la France, 1744. Artist: Maraldi, Jean-Dominique (1709-1788)

Nouvelle carte de la France, 1744. Artist: Maraldi, Jean-Dominique (1709-1788)
Nouvelle carte de la France, 1744. Found in the collection of the Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Background imageWashington D C Collection: World map Universalis Cosmographia, 1507. Artist: Waldseemuller, Martin (ca 1472-1520)

World map Universalis Cosmographia, 1507. Artist: Waldseemuller, Martin (ca 1472-1520)
World map Universalis Cosmographia, 1507. Found in the collection of the Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Autograph manuscript of the Cantata Es ist das Heil uns kommen her (BWV 9), 1731

Autograph manuscript of the Cantata Es ist das Heil uns kommen her (BWV 9), 1731. Found in the Collection of Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Peter Force, 1790 - 1868. American historian whose collection of papers concerning the American

Peter Force, 1790 - 1868. American historian whose collection of papers concerning the American Revolution is considered invaluable for research into the conflict. He was twice mayor of Washington D.C

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Flying airplane Washington D. C Fedele Azari

Flying airplane Washington D. C Fedele Azari
Flying airplane above Washington D.C; Fedele Azari (Italian, 1895 - 1930); Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1914 - 1929; Gelatin silver print; 11.3 x 16 cm (4 7, 16 x 6 5, 16 in.)

Background imageWashington D C Collection: DULLES AIRPORT, c1965. Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia

DULLES AIRPORT, c1965. Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia. Photograph by Balthazar Korab, c1965

Background imageWashington D C Collection: BUTTERFLY DANCE, 1920. Katherine Deming, Alice Deming and Evelyn Lechler in the

BUTTERFLY DANCE, 1920. Katherine Deming, Alice Deming and Evelyn Lechler in the Butterfly Dance at a garden party to benefit the Near East Relief at the home of Charles J

Background imageWashington D C Collection: TENEMENTS, 1908. Tenement buildings in Washington, D. C. Photograph by Lewis W. Hine

TENEMENTS, 1908. Tenement buildings in Washington, D. C. Photograph by Lewis W. Hine
TENEMENTS, 1908. Tenement buildings in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Lewis W. Hine, 1908

Background imageWashington D C Collection: National Mall and Washington Monument at Dusk

National Mall and Washington Monument at Dusk, Washington DC, USA

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Potomac River

Potomac River, Licoln Memorial and Washington Monument, Washington DC, USA

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Washington Monument

Washington Monument, Washington DC, USA

Background imageWashington D C Collection: The Capitol

The Capitol, Washington DC, USA

Background imageWashington D C Collection: US Capitol, Washington D

US Capitol, Washington D.C. USA

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Iwo Jima Memorial, Washington D

Iwo Jima Memorial, Washington D.C. USA

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Lincoln & Washington Memorials & Capitol, Washington D

Lincoln & Washington Memorials & Capitol, Washington D.C. USA Lincoln & Washington Memorials & Capitol, Washington D.C. USA

Background imageWashington D C Collection: White House, Washington D

White House, Washington D.C. USA

Background imageWashington D C Collection: Assassination President Lincoln Ford Theatre

Assassination President Lincoln Ford Theatre
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Background imageWashington D C Collection: JACKSON MONUMENT, c1898. View of the Andrew Jackson Monument and the White House in Washington, D

JACKSON MONUMENT, c1898. View of the Andrew Jackson Monument and the White House in Washington, D.C. Photochrome, c1898

Background imageWashington D C Collection: HOWARD UNIVERSITY, c1900. A class in the bacteriology laboratory at Howard University

HOWARD UNIVERSITY, c1900. A class in the bacteriology laboratory at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1900

Background imageWashington D C Collection: WASHINGTON, D. C. c1939. A fortune tellers window in Washington, D. C. Photograph

WASHINGTON, D. C. c1939. A fortune tellers window in Washington, D. C. Photograph
WASHINGTON, D.C. c1939. A fortune tellers window in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1939

Background imageWashington D C Collection: WASHINGTON, D. C. 1939. The waywalk leading from the Old Post Office in Washington, D

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1939. The waywalk leading from the Old Post Office in Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1939. The waywalk leading from the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 1939

Background imageWashington D C Collection: JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. (1960-1999). American lawyer and son of President John F. Kennedy

JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. (1960-1999). American lawyer and son of President John F. Kennedy. Photographed as a child, playing with the hat of Captain Tazewell Shepard at the White House, 30 May 1962

Background imageWashington D C Collection: PRINTING FOOD STAMPS, 1939. The first printing of food stamps, aimed to reduce

PRINTING FOOD STAMPS, 1939. The first printing of food stamps, aimed to reduce the farm surplus by allowing those on relief to trade a $1.00 stamp for $1.50 worth of food, Washinton D.C

Background imageWashington D C Collection: HERSCHEL LEVIT (1912-1986). Crispus Attucks mural at the Recorder of Deeds building

HERSCHEL LEVIT (1912-1986). Crispus Attucks mural at the Recorder of Deeds building
HERSCHEL LEVIT (1912-1986). " Crispus Attucks" mural at the Recorder of Deeds building, Washington D.C. Mural, c1943. Photograph by Carol M. Highsmith, late 20th century

Background imageWashington D C Collection: CHRISTMAS BROADCAST, 1938. Children of foreign diplomats participating in the Annual

CHRISTMAS BROADCAST, 1938. Children of foreign diplomats participating in the Annual International Childrens Christmas Program staged by the National Broadcasting Corporation

Background imageWashington D C Collection: JAMBOREE SWITCHBOARD, 1937. Switchboard operators on duty twenty four hours a day

JAMBOREE SWITCHBOARD, 1937. Switchboard operators on duty twenty four hours a day durning the Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington D.C. Photograph, June 1937

Background imageWashington D C Collection: MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers arriving at Union Station for the March on Washington

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers arriving at Union Station for the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

Background imageWashington D C Collection: MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers with the Medical Committee for Human Rights

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers with the Medical Committee for Human Rights at the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

Background imageWashington D C Collection: MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers arriving at the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers arriving at the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

Background imageWashington D C Collection: MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers at the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers at the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963




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"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Culture of Washington D. C. " The Korean War Memorial in Washington D. C. Pays tribute to the brave soldiers who fought for freedom, their statues standing tall as a reminder of their sacrifice. A close-up view of the statues on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D. C. , each name etched into stone, honoring those who gave everything for their country. The majestic U. S. Capitol Building stands proudly in Washington D. C. , symbolizing democracy and serving as a beacon of hope for all Americans. The memorial to FDR (Franklin D Roosevelt) in Washington D. C. , a testament to his leadership during challenging times and his enduring legacy. A poignant scene unfolds at the Vietnam Memorial with flags and flowers placed against the list of names, showing heartfelt remembrance for those lost but never forgotten. In 1942, young dancers at Frederick Douglass housing showcased their talent, adding vibrancy to the cultural tapestry that makes up Washington D. C. 's diverse community. George C Maynard's velocipede from 1914 is an intriguing artifact displayed at United States National Museum, representing technological advancements that have shaped our world today. During the Civil War, African American guards from the 107th U. S Colored Infantry Regiment stood watch at Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia - a powerful image highlighting their contribution to history's struggle for equality. Martin Waldseemuller's World Map Universalis Cosmographia from 1507 offers us a glimpse into how early cartographers envisioned our planet and its vast possibilities even centuries ago. Children exercising on lawns or doing calisthenics while sitting at desks capture snapshots of education in early 20th century classrooms within Washington D. C. 's fifth division public schools - showcasing both discipline and dedication towards learning. Washington D. C.