TOURING DC

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TOURING DC
Theo FolinasSpring Lake Heights May 2004
CLASS OF 2004
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Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institute is located in
Washington D.C our Nations capitol. There are
many branches of the Smithsonian. Some of the
exhibits are African Art Museum , National Zoo
and the Portrait Gallery.
1) What's the magazine called that the
Smithsonian makes?
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The National Air and Space Museume
The National Air and Space Museum is a place
where all of the old historical planes are kept.
They also show some new technological aero
crafts. One of the most famous planes in the
museum is the spirit of St. Louis.
Who built the first plane?
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U.S Marine Corps War Memorial, Iwo Jima
U.S Marine Corps War Memorial, Iwo Jima is a
place where people can go to thank our heros that
fought in World War II. The 32-foot-high figures
are shown erecting a 60-foot bronze flagpole from
which a cloth flag flies 24 hours a day in
accordance with a Presidential proclamation of
June 12, 1961.
How long is the biggest M-1 rifle carried by one
of the people in the statue?
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The Capitol Building
The Capitol Building houses the legislative
branch of government, comprising the House of
Representatives and the Senate. The 1792
competition for its design was won by Dr. William
Thornton, a gifted architect.
Who lives in the White House today?
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National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art was a place for the
people of the United States of America to enjoy
art. By a joint resolution of Congress, accepting
the gift of financier and art collector Andrew W.
Mellon. -- The Gallery's East Building, located
on land set aside in the original Congressional
resolution, was opened in 1978.
When was this gallery created?
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ANSWERS

• Smithsonian Magazine
• The Wright Brothers
• 16 feet long
• George W. Bush
• 1937

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