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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.

Visitors to our nation's capitol will find plenty to see and do on a Washington, DC evening outside of nightclubs and restaurants.

Washington's monuments include memorials to presidents like Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson, and moving memorials to the Vietnam War, World War II, and others.

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.

Beautifully designed and durable enough for children, Teddy's Travels is a kids' journal, a scrapbook, and a guide to the National Parks of the U.S.A. For ages 6-14.

Washington, D.C., is a political, cultural and historic city with more than it's share of free tourist activities.

Just about every city and town, large and small, celebrates the day in 1776 when 13 scrappy colonies declared their independence from the world's then-superpower.

Leonard Everett Fisher of Westport, Connecticut designed all four 8-cent postage stamps and executed them using the scratch board method.

Get printable U.S. Flag Day coloring sheets - patriotic American flag, eagle images. Download free patriotic kids' worksheets with White House, Liberty Bell, star themes.

Though goldfish had been raised in the Orient for centuries, they didn't come to America until the 19th Century. Just when they first came to the U.S. is still unknown.

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.

Residents or visitors to the Mid-Atlantic area have many choices when it comes to romantic places for marriage proposals.

A ragged bunch of frontiersmen outsmarted Santa Anna's Mexican Army by taking advantage of an afternoon siesta. Their courage and quick thinking forever benefited Texas.

Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy

There are plenty of things to see and do in Washington, D.C. If you're traveling with kids and you're on a budget, you can still have a great time.

Runners in the nation's capital will find this scenic route full of monuments and history.

From Theodore Roosevelt Island to George Washington's Mt. Vernon, presidential and colonial history abound on this 18-mile bike trail.

Caving is a little-known sport that combines exploration with intense physical exercise. Cavers crawl, climb, squeeze and slide through caves in the name of discovery.

Another disaster flick from Roland Emmerich staring John Cusack, Danny Glover, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Woody Harrelson.

Seeing the famous landmarks of Washington, D.C. is easy on the Circulator, a tourist-friendly shuttle that runs frequently and is much cheaper than taxis.

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.

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.

Years before the outbreak of the Civil War, Northerners and Southerners were sharply divided over whether the territories taken from Mexico should be opened to slavery.

Visiting the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC is a humbling experience that shows the sacrifice and dedication of so many people, both at home and abroad.

President Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by millions on TV, but this article describes the sights, sounds and emotions of actually being there

Fallout 3 is a sprawling, bleak, violent, and riveting experience that redefines the meaning of immersion and atmosphere in a video game.

Washington D.C. is a perfect place to go on a day trip. There is so much to see and do, its hard to know where to start. Let this guide help you out.

After a decade of trying to control alcohol consumption in the United States, lawmakers gave up and repealed Prohibition.

While little information is available about George Washington's early years, the best way to learn more about the man is to begin to understand his childhood.

The Union Defense Committee resulted from a desire of ordinary citizens to actively assist the national government to force the southern states back into the Union.

One of the best cable specials of 2008 was Life After People. Visually, the follow-up series is equally engaging, but disappoints because it is frustratingly repetitive.

The Library of Congress, National Press Club, and the University Club host large annual book fairs in DC, allowing anyone who loves books to meet their favorite authors.

When writers learn the rules governing capitalization, they can avoid errors that detract from the overall quality of their work.