The Washington Post
Washington Post: Chuck Close
Follow the evolution and creative process of the monumental work done by artist Chuck Close.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Lincoln Memorial (3 5)
Find interesting facts on the Lincoln Memorial located in Washington, DC which honors president Abraham Lincoln.
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A View on Cities: Washington: National Mall
National Mall seen from the Washington Monument
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National Park Service: George Washington Birthplace National Monument
The National Park Service site for the George Washington Birthplace National Monument located in Westmoreland County, VA.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Virtual Tours of National Parks
Excellent site to discover the National Parks from the convenience of your computer. Click on each park for a virtual tour, many in 3D, many offering historic photos. Dig deep into our national geologic story.
Other
White House Museum
The unofficial virtual White House Museum is an exhausting interactive collection of the history and architecture of the White House.
Kidport
Symbols of America
Students will learn about America's most popular symbols through short multiple choice questions. They can find more specific information by clicking on the American Icons link.
Vocabulary.com
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech
This site contains a list of 80 words from the "I Have a Dream" speech (1963) by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings of these words.
Other
D Cist: Rush Bagot Monument Comes Out of Hiding
This newspaper article gives a brief description of the Rush-Bagot Treaty in its reporting on the monument to this treaty in Washington DC.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Washington Dc: National Mall and Memorial Parks
Travel to Washington DC with the family on vacation. See the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Building Stones of Our Nation's Capital
Pictures and text describe the source and appearance of many of the stones used in the buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C. Included are a geologic time chart and an illustrated map of the geologic and geographic features of the...
US National Archives
Nara: Panoramic Photography Exhibit
View 21 panoramic photos from the National Archives collection that feature images of natural disaster sites, major construction projects, military units, and the like.
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A View on Cities: Washington: The First Division Monument
The First Division Monument (Washington)
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Washington (State): Marmes Rockshelter
Despite being the fact that human remains at the site are the oldest that have been found in Washington, and at the time of excavation, the oldest set of remains found in North America, the site was submerged under water after the...
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Jefferson Memorial From Washington Monument
A stop on the tour of Washington, D.C., the Jefferson Memorial is one of the most beautiful and photographed sights in Washington.
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Korean War Veterans Memorial With Washington Monument
A description of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Other
National Park Service: National Wwii Memorial
Site of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Includes information on the dedication, the construction, and design. You may also enter a World War II Veteran in the Memorial Registry.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Va: Booker T. Washington Natl Monument
An image of the Booker T. Washington National Monument.
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Washington Post: Chuck Close
Follow the evolution and creative process of the monumental work done by artist Chuck Close.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Virginia the Old Dominion, 1921
A pictorial map of Virginia from 1921, showing its capital, Richmond and other major cities and inland waters. It also gives the population for each city shown. It also contains pictorial representations of Houdon's Statue of Washington,...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Mount Rushmore Facts and History
Provides the history of Mount Rushmore with many interesting facts.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Unfinished Lincoln Memorial Interactive Lesson
This interactive link provides both learners and teachers with historical insight to the symbolism behind the dramatic construction of one of our nation's greatest monuments. Site includes pictures of various moments in the construction...
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National Park Service: World War Ii Memorial
Description of the National World War II Memorial, located on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Contains information on all facilities and park map and brochures in PDF form etc.