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Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most well-known and best loved monuments in the country. Few people, however, know its complex history.
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Lincoln Memorial Kicks Off Inauguration Events
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Inauguration welcome event will be held at the Lincoln Memorial, built for the 16th President of United States who was from Illinois.
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A Tale of Three Artists
Three premier American artists of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries worked within a couple of miles of each other in New England and their studios are open to the public. Here are some things you should look for should you decide to pay a visit.
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He had a dream....
Celebrating Martin Luther King Day in the most appropriate of ways: reprinting his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
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Presidential Pre-Inauguration Lincoln Memorial
On January 18, 2009 the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama will be kicked off at Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. with music and entertainment televised on HBO.
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The Temple of Zeus at Olympia
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was one of the well known wonders of the ancient world, and has become the basis for modern structures such as the Lincoln Memorial.
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Monuments and Memorials in Washington D.C.
Washington's monuments include memorials to presidents like Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson, and moving memorials to the Vietnam War, World War II, and others.
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History Channel Lincoln Bicentennial
The History Channel commemorates the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial with Give a Lincoln for Lincoln with National Park Service and National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Presidential Monuments in Washington D.C.
The National Mall in Washington D.C. is home to some of the greated wonders of the United States of America, including monumnets to U.S. Presidents.
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Abraham Lincoln's New Cent
In honor of President Lincoln's birth, the U.S. Mint has been authorized to design new reverses for the cent, depicting important events in his life.
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Compare Obama's Inaugural Address & Lincoln's
Barack Obama has deftly evoked history in his march to the presidency.
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Halloween & Children with Disabilities
It's the time of year for costumes, candy and other ghoulish tricks and treats. Here are some tips and ideas to make Halloween safe and fun for your little spook.
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Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration in Washington
From January to April 2009, hundreds of events will take place in Washington, DC to honor the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.
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President Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech
Filled with soaring rhetoric, Barack Obama's address to a crowd over 1.5million strong was inspired, drawing comparisons with John F. Kennedy's speech of 1961.
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World War II National Memorial Dedication Day
A look at the National World War II Memorial in in Washington D.C.
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A Guide to Washington's Less Famous Memorials
Monuments dedicated to Lincoln, Washington, and Jefferson may dominate the Washington skyline, but some lesser known memorials and landmarks can enrich a visit to D.C.
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Troy Landwehr - Cheddar Artist
Troy Landwehr has been sculpting cheddar cheese since he was 12, after learning about it at the Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival as a member of the 4-H.
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Abraham Lincoln's Image on Film and Television
200 years, over 200 film depictions, and yet, the known likeness is on the money...the 500 copper images which gain the paper image of the photographed man.
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Free Things to Do in Washington, D.C.
Explore one of the most expensive cities in the country without emptying your wallet by visiting these admission-free attractions.
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Lincoln's Legacy 150 years Later
It has been almost 150 years since the death of the 16th President, but Abraham Lincoln continues to shape the United States of America's politics, psyche, and character.
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Martin Luther King Jr Day 2009
This year Martin Luther King Jr Day will be celebrated on 19 January - the day before the historic presidential inauguration of Barack Obama.
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Martin Luther King’s Birthday
Would Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. be satisfied with America today? His August 28th, 1963, "I Have a Dream" speech, gives us a hint.
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Sleeping with History
Sometimes you want to escape the ordinariness of a chain motel or hotel. Sometimes you want to fill your vacation with uniqueness. Such can be found in the Carolinas.
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The Gardener's Gift of Travel - Part 2
The second part of a virtual field trip through selected gardens of North America. Design characteristics, most notably informalism and naturalism, pertinent to each garden are briefly discussed.
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A Monumental Run Through Washington, D.C.
Runners in the nation's capital will find this scenic route full of monuments and history.
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Patriotic Themed Garden Plants
What better place to celebrate Independence Day than in a garden full of plants that celebrate that spirit of "freedom and liberty for all".
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Washington D.C.
The tiny area known as the District of Columbia is a combination of historical sights and world business.
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Barack Obama Inauguration Schedule
Inauguration Day is just one day of a week of festivities revolving around the swearing-in of the next U.S. president. And Barack Obama has a loaded schedule.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a missionary with his primary goal being equality for all. Teach your kids about this remarkable man with these lesson plan ideas.
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Halloween On Wheels
It's the time of year for costumes, candy and other ghoulish tricks and treats. Here are some tips and ideas to make Halloween safe and fun for your little spook.
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Historic Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington DC
Hay-Adams Hotel is Washington DC with be the temporary home of United States President Elect Barack Obama as they prepare to move into the White House of U.S. Capitol.
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Inaugural Neighborhood Ball Connects Nation
The Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center will be televised live on ABC and connect the nation with text messaging and webcasts.
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Marian Anderson, Great American Contralto
There have been many famous African-Americans who have succeeded in business, sports, politics, acting and music, but Anderson was one of the first.
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Places to Propose Marriage on the East Coast
Residents or visitors to the Mid-Atlantic area have many choices when it comes to romantic places for marriage proposals.
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State Quarters Program Ends, New Programs Begin
After ten years, the U.S. Mint has finally commemorated all 50 states on the reverse of a 25-cent piece. But new coins are coming in the next twelve months.
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2009 Advertising Themes and Tie-Ins
Agencies will be able to create ads around the 44th presidential inauguration, the Lincoln bicentennial, Alaska and Hawaii statehood and the switch to digital television.
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Bike the Mount Vernon Trail, Virginia, USA
From Theodore Roosevelt Island to George Washington's Mt. Vernon, presidential and colonial history abound on this 18-mile bike trail.
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Bruce Springsteen Album, Working On A Dream
New Bruce Springsteen album, Working on a Dream, released with E Street Band delivering both pure pop on "My Lucky Day" and acoustic masterpiece on "The Wrestler."
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Inauguration Schedule – Events of January 20th
Learn when Barack Obama is swearing & the order of events on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2009. Inaugural schedule includes address, luncheon, parade, balls.
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Kids' Inaugural Concert in Washington D.C.
On the night before Barack Obama is inaugurated as President is U.S. a Kids' Inaugural concert at Verizon Center in Washington D.C. to be televised on Disney
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Life is a Symphony...In E Minor of Course
Florence Price was the first African-American woman to have her symphonic compositions performed by a major American orchestra.
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Milwaukee Art Museum
Explore the remarkable new architecture and collection of artwork at the Milwaukee Art Museum on Lake Michigan.
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Obama to be Sworn in on Historic Lincoln Bible
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in the the same Holy Bible used by Abraham LIncoln at his swearing in nearly 150 years ago in Washington D.C.
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Party Like It's 1999 - Millennium Madness Abounds
Join The Festivities!
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Proud to Serve--World War II
For Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July or anytime we need to remember. Facts about those who sacrificed so much for our country and our freedom.
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Sightseeing in Washington, D.C.
Sightseeing tours are a great way to see Washington, D.C. These tours offer trained and knowledgeable guides with scheduled visits to many popular attractions.
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Springfield Illinois' Historic Lincoln Sites
Springfield IL offers many glimpses into the life of our sixteenth president. What a great way to celebrate his birthday by visiting a few.
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Ten Things to Do with Kids in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is a living history lesson. Smithsonian museums and monuments commemorate America's past with educational exhibits on everything from espionage to space
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Celebrate Halloween with Tour of a U.S. Cemetery
Sounds ghoulish, but cemeteries can be interesting for their beautiful landscaping and history of the people buried there. You don't even need a Halloween costume.
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Cold War Headlines That Never Were
Weird is one way to describe the Cold War, that great ideological pushing match. These headlines are far from true, but perhaps, if things had been different, they might have been.
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