DC is all about the monuments, see, the Washington Monument pops up everywhere.
The height of the Capitol determines how high buildings can be. I think my tours in downtown Los Angeles have changed my viewpoint. I like having tall modern buildings in a city, gives it some gravitas.
There is nothing like the Lincoln memorial at night, if I have to choose a favorite, it is this one, the majesty is palpable. Apparently a lot of people agree.
Booyah! to the Marines. The Iwo Jima memorial is so impressive.
With every new battle, they add a new inscription. I confess, I like this much better than the general WWII memorial. That one felt so overwrought and over done. 
Here the sculpture is a true piece of art that really tells the story.
From there, to the greatest memorial to those who fought for our freedom. Arlington Cemetary.
The grave of the unknown soldier, or soldiers, since they have added more remains. I’m thinking that today with all our DNA technology, there may be people who’re bodies are lost forever, but if found, they are identified.
The changing of the guards, so solemn, so impressive, so many people standing and watching and honoring our American soldiers.
Mt. Vernon is covered in scaffolding, up on the weather vane, a crow sits atop the dove with the olive branch.
The National Cathedral is worth a visit. For it’s flying buttresses…
gargoyles…
arches….
and stained glass.
I will be sharing more of sights of DC, ones that don’t necessarily show up in all the travel brochures.
Leah