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The Library of Congress

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The Library of Congress is an o shoot of the private collection of books by Thomas Jefferson. During the 1812 war when the US capitol was attacked, books on facts, statistics and laws of the United States were all burnt. Thomas Jefferson then offered to sell his books to Congress. Books were then bought from the library of Jefferson to start what has now become known as the Library of Congress.

Between 1851 and 1853, the library suffered many losses due to fire. Close to 55,000 volumes of materials were consumed by re. Ideas then dawn on law makers that the Library of Congress needed to have separate structure independent of the capitol building. That idea was put into effect by Jefferson in 1886. By 1897, the new building was ready for the general public. Today, the Library of Congress enjoys the privilege of being the most prestigious and the best equipped library in the world with over 90 million items.

The Library of Congress has about 84 million articles, 74 millions books. All these documents and articles are written in 365 languages. ere are several buildings adjacent and across the Library of Congress that constitute and extension of the library. These houses include the Madison Building and John Adams Building. In the Madison building a number of services are located within it: the copyright office, geography room, law library, presidential papers, prints and photographs. Also in the Adams building you have the African, Asian, Hebrew, Near East, Science and social science reading rooms. In one of these buildings, a short lm documentary is shown to visitors about the history of the Library of Congress. To gain access to the library and also to become a permanent member of library, you need to apply for a temporary library card or a permanent one. The services for membership cards are located on the first floor of the Jefferson building which is the main building of the library. It is the building that is located next to the Supreme Court.

US Capitol Building

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The Capitol Building is the building where law Since the beginning of the construction of the makers in the House of Representative and the building in 1793, there have been numerous Senate meet to discuss and debate economic, innovations to the building making it today the political and social issues affecting the nation.

symbol of American political pride. Several people were in line for the designing and construction of the Capitol Building, but in the end George Washington awarded the contract to Dr. William ornton who was trained in Scotland as a physician. ornton worked in collaboration with some architects. He only succeeded in completing the East Wing on November 17, 1800. By 1813, the north and the south wings were completed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe

The war of 1812 brought about the destruction. e Building was set on fire during the war of 1812. It was not until 1825 that Latrobe returned to Washington to ensure its renovation. But he later abandoned the project and it was later given to another architect from Boston named Charles Burlfinch. He worked on the dome and decorations of the interior and exterior of the building.

On the Capitol there is a freedom statue. e freedom statute has a lady holding a symbol of peace and power, meaning freedom rises for ever and under the freedom there are thirteen columns. Under the columns is the dome which symbolizes the unity of the country. e thirteen columns represent the thirteen colonies. e north side of the dome is where the senators assemble.

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Union Station

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The Union Station
Washington, DC Union Station.
Picture courtesy of Ali. Zohery.
Location: 1st and 2nd Street, NE, Massachusetts Avenue Admission: Free

Parking: Discounted Rate Parking. The red line train passes through Union Station. Trains to major cities in the US can be taken from the Union Station.

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The Grand Tour of Washington, DC
Union Station is one of the nation’s most conspicuous multipurpose structures. It is situated in the inner circle of Washington DC. e need for all the city’s rail roads to converge in one central area brought about the creation of the Union Station. Christopher Columbus standing on the bow of the ship. In front of the Union Station we have the ags of all the States including Delawe which was the rst state and the last States to enter the union, Alaska and Hawaii. After that there are also the ags of Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoan, Northern Mariana and the Virgin Island. To the left of the Union Station is the Building named after urgodd Marshall, the rst African American appointed to the Supreme Court by Lyndon Johnson in 1967. In the middle of the circle of the Union Station is the statue of Christopher Columbus. Two architects, Daniel Burnham and Peirce Anderson were instrumental in designing the station. In 1908 the entire
building was completed. It has over the years attracted tourists, visitors and travelers in and out of Washington DC since it has been furnished with shops, restaurants, and business o ces. It is now seen as one of Washington DC busiest centers. In front of the building of Union Station, there is a memorial dedicated to Christopher Columbus by Columbus Knights. is Memorial depicts

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Museums to Visit in Washington DC

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Make your time in Washington, DC a masterpiece with museums farther than the eye can see.10 Reasons to Visit the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, DC

Washington, DC and the surrounding area are home to numerous national parks , but the city also offers the United States Botanic Garden (100 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20001), a living plant museum that informs one million-plus visitors per year of the importance of plants to not just human…

Child at United States Botanic Garden on Capitol Hill - Free living museum in Washington, DC

Visiting the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC

What and where is the National Gallery of Art? The National Gallery of Art and its gorgeous Sculpture Garden (which features an ice rink in the winter time) are located on Constitution Avenue NW between 3rd and 9th Streets NW. Through its East and West Buildings, the museum preserves, collects and…

@jasmine.huang_ - Courtyard in the National Gallery of Art on the National Mall - Free art museum in Washington, DC

14 Famous Painters That You Can Discover in Washington, DC

We probably don’t need to tell you that Washington, DC has a great lineup of art museums , including the National Gallery of Art, the Phillips Collection and many more. However, it can be difficult to decide how to approach your journey through these galleries. We’ve laid out where you can find…

@_abbyderrick - Woman viewing Vincent Van Gogh's Roses at the National Gallery of Art - Master painters at Washington, DC art museums

Fly High at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

All about the Smithsonian’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Opened in 2003, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center serves as a partner facility to the National Air and Space Museum . The two locations together attract more than 8 million visits per year, making the National Air and Space complex the most…

@abroadwife - Child standing in front of Space Shuttle Discovery at the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum - Free Smithsonian museum near Washington, DC

6 Reasons Why You Must Visit the New Fossil Hall at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC

After a five-year renovation, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has reopened its David H. Koch Hall of Fossils . The $110 million, 31,000-square-foot exhibit’s theme is Deep Time , borrowed from a scientific phrase that illustrates how Earth’s history has played out over billions…

Dinosaur fossil at Fossil Hall at the National Museum of Natural History - Free Smithsonian Museum exhibit in Washington, DC

Ways to Commemorate the Women’s Suffrage Centennial in Washington, DC

A major moment in the women’s suffrage movement occurred right here in Washington, DC when the 1913 Women’s Suffrage Procession took place on Pennsylvania Avenue. Thousands joined in protest to march for the right to vote, including speakers like Hellen Keller, as well as both male and female…

Ways to Commemorate the Women's Suffrage Centennial in Washington, DC

Visiting the Newseum

What and where is the Newseum? The Newseum is located at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, situated between the U.S. Capitol and the White House . The seven-level museum opened in 2008 with the intention of promoting, explaining and defending the five freedoms of the First Amendment: speech, press,…

Newseum exterior at sunset - Museums in Washington, DC

Visiting Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, DC

Smithsonian’s National Zoo is right for you It’s not all elephants and donkeys in DC. At the National Zoo , visitors can find all sorts of animals that don’t subscribe to party lines. Lions, tigers, giraffes and the zoo’s beloved giant pandas are just some of the 1,500-plus animals that call the…

Smithsonian National Zoo Giant Panda - Washington, DC

14 Can’t-Miss Free Museums on the National Mall

To go with its monuments and memorials, the National Mall boasts an impressive lineup of free museums. Visitors should take advantage of the wide range of experiences on hand, from immersing themselves in classic art to marveling at the wonders of aviation and our natural world. Let your wallet…

Henry the Elephant at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Free museum on the National Mall in Washington, DC

Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC

What and where is the National Museum of American History? The National Museum of American History is located on Constitution Avenue NW and runs along the National Mall . Through research, in-depth exhibits, extensive collections and public outreach, the museum presents America’s history in all of…

@washingtondcua - Tour guide with group in Smithsonian National Museum of American History - Free museum in Washington, DC