Washington DC National Mall | All Day | July 4

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The drive up hadn't taken that long and the Fandom High group was there in plenty of time to both do some exploring, check out the sights, relax and anything else they might want to do before the fireworks at night and the ensuing trip home.

There was plenty to do at the National Mall and plenty to do in the areas surrounding it. The group was given free reign with a trust that was rarely given to high school groups.

The day was warm and sunny. There were crowds, of course, so the group was encouraged to stick together and was given stern instructions not to get into any trouble. Detentions were still able to be given out and if anyone got arrested, well, who knows if they might just be left there to be taught a lesson.

It's July 4. Hope you brought your sunscreen!

[OCD IS UP! Go play and have fun! If you didn't sign up for this trip and would still like to attend, THAT IS PERFECTLY FINE! It's open to ALL teachers, townies and students. Come along if you want to! It's okay! Posted early for SP! Look here for a great map of the National Mall and things that surround it!]

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Monuments

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Washington Monument

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The Washington Monument (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument) is a large, tall, sand-colored obelisk near the west end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Ulysses S Grant Memorial

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The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulysses_S._Grant_Memorial) is a presidential memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring American Civil War general and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. It is located at the base of Capitol Hill (Union Square, the Mall, 1st Street, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Maryland Avenue), below the west front of the United States Capitol.

Jefferson Memorial

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The Jefferson Memorial (http://dc.about.com/od/monuments/p/JeffersonMem.htm) in Washington, DC is a dome-shaped rotunda that honor’s our third president, Thomas Jefferson. The memorial is one of the most impressive sites in Washington, DC.

Lincoln Memorial

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The Lincoln Memorial (http://dc.about.com/od/monuments/p/LincolnMemorial.htm) occupies a prominent space on the National Mall in Washington, DC and is a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln, who fought to preserve our nation during the Civil War, from 1861-1865. The Lincoln Memorial has been the site of many famous speeches and events since its dedication in 1922.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

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The Korean War Veterans Memorial (http://dc.about.com/od/monuments/p/KoreanWarMem.htm) in Washington, DC was dedicated in 1995 to 1.5 million American men and women who served in the Korean War. The expansive memorial includes a group of 19 statues that depict soldiers on patrol facing an American flag.

Women in Vietnam Memorial

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The Vietnam Women’s Memorial (http://dc.about.com/od/monumentphotos/ss/VietnamMemPts_4.htm) is a sculpture of two women in uniform tending to the wounds of a male soldier while a third woman kneels nearby.

World War II Memorial

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The World War II Memorial (http://dc.about.com/cs/museums/a/WorldWarII.htm), the newest monument on the National Mall in Washington DC, is a beautiful place to visit and pay your respects to World War II veterans. The memorial opened to the public on April 29, 2004.

The United States Capital

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The United States Capitol (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Capitol) is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the federal government of the United States.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial (http://dc.about.com/od/monuments/p/VietnamMemorial.htm) is a black granite wall inscribed with the names of 58,209 American’s killed or missing in the Vietnam conflict. The veterans names are listed in chronological order of when the casualty occurred and an alphabetical directory helps visitors locate names.

FDR Memorial

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The FDR Memorial (http://dc.about.com/od/monuments/p/FDRMemorial.htm) honors Franklin D. Roosevelt for leading the United States through the Great Depression and World War II. This impressive memorial to FDR is spread over 7.5 acres and includes numerous statues, quotes, and waterfalls.

Museums

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Smithsonian

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The Smithsonian Museums (http://dc.about.com/cs/museums/a/Smithsonian.htm) in Washington, DC are world class museums with a variety of exhibits ranging from art to space exploration.

The National Gallery of Art

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The National Gallery of Art (http://dc.about.com/od/artmuseums/p/NationalGallery.htm) in Washington, DC is a world-class art museum that displays one of the largest collections of masterpieces in the world including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, and decorative arts from the 13th century to the present.

Holocaust Memorial Museum

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The Holocaust Memorial Museum (http://dc.about.com/od/museums/p/HolocaustMuseum.htm) is a memorial to the millions who died during the Nazi regime in Germany during World War II. The museum is located just off of the National Mall in Washington, DC.

United States Botanic Garden

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The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Botanic_Garden) is a botanic garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., near Garfield Circle.

Foooooooooood!

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Check out a guide to food here (http://dc.about.com/od/restaurants/a/DiningNearMall.htm) and feel free to make subthreads for your restaurants!

Union Station Food Court

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Of course Hannibal was going to find a spot to eat during this trip. It wasn't free but it was still good and cheap.

Fourth of July Events!

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Watch the Independence Day Parade!

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Washington, DC’s Independence Day Parade (http://dc.about.com/od/4thofjuly/a/IndDayParade.htm) features marching bands, military and specialty units, floats, and VIP's. The 4th of July Parade is a patriotic, flag-waving, red white and blue celebration of America's birthday and draws a large crowd. Washington DC is a spectacular place to celebrate July 4th and the parade is the beginning of a full day celebration of America's birthday.

Smithsonian Folklike Festival

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The Smithsonian Folklife Festival (http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/FolklifeFest.htm) is a special annual event sponsored each June-July by the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage celebrating cultural traditions around the world. The Folklife Festival includes daily and evening music and dance performances, crafts and cooking demonstrations, storytelling and discussions of cultural issues.

Concert on the Washington Monument!

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Beginning at 6:00 p.m. the U.S. Army Concert Band and the U.S. Army Band Downrange plays on the Southwest corner of the grounds of the Washington Monument.

FIREWORKS!

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Fireworks Time: At dark, usually around 9:15 p.m.
Launch Location: The fireworks are launched from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and light up the sky over the Washington Monument.

OOC

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Once again, even if you did not sign up for the trip, YOU ARE FREE TO COME! IT IS OPEN FOR EVERYONE! You are also free to make your own OCD if you want to do something I haven't added. Just be sure to put SOMETHING in your subject header in case other people want to use it as well.

HAVE FUN!

Re: OOC

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Well done on the OCD! This was a great idea!