Discover D.C.

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Discover D.C.

• Washington, D.C.
• Our Nations Capital

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Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S.
Capitol
As home to our nation's government, Washington,
D.C. is one of the most powerful cities in the
world. Steeped in history and rich in culture,
D.C. provides ample opportunities for students to
celebrate the past and prepare for the future.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery
See the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Eternal Flame at
President John F. Kennedy's gravesite, and the
Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers
John F. Kennedy Gravesite and Eternal Flame
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Iwo Jima Memorial
"Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue."
The Marine Corps War Memorial
Commonly referred to as the Iwo Jima Memorial,
the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, VA is
dedicated to all Marines who have given their
lives in the defense of the United States since
1775.
The flag raisers forever immortalized in bronze
The Marine Corps War Memorial
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Capitol Hill
United States Supreme Court"
The United States Capitol Building
Capitol Hill is home to more than just the
Capitol Building the U.S. Supreme Court and
Library of Congress are located just off the east
front of the Capitol.
Aerial view of Capitol Hill
Library of Congress
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National Archives
Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
The National Archives
Bill of Rights
At the National Archives, visitors view the
Charters of Freedom the original Declaration
of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill
of Rights.
Signatures on the Declaration of Independence
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Fords Theatre
Fords Theatre
The Presidential Box
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was
mortally shot by John Wilkes Booth while
attending a play in Fords Theatre. Lincoln
passed away across the street inside Petersons
Boarding House.
Bust of Lincoln
Peterson House The House Where Lincoln Died
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Washington Monument
Looking up at the Washington Monument
Washington Monument as seen from the Iwo Jima
Memorial
The most visible memorial in D.C., the Washington
Monument rises 555 feet above the National Mall.
In addition to being the tallest structure in
D.C., it is also the tallest stone monument in
the world.
Washington Monument as seen from the Vietnam Wall
Washington Monument as seen from the WWII Memorial
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Mount Vernon
Interactive Activities at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
President George Washingtons home located in
Alexandria, Virginia.
The Tombs of George and Martha Washington
Washingtons Mount Vernon Estate
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Monuments and Memorials
Vietnam War Memorial
World War II Memorial
Students pay tribute to fallen soldiers at a
number of sites including the World War II
Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, the Korean
War Memorial, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Women's Memorial
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Monuments and Memorials
Jefferson Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
FDR Memorial
President Memorials and Monuments
Kennedy Center
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National Cathedral
Inside the National Cathedral
National Cathedral
The Cathedral is a 14th Century Gothic-style
structure, shaped like a Latin Cross. It is the
sixth largest church in the world.
A sampling of the Cathedrals stone carvings
View of Washington from the National Cathedral
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Smithsonian Institution
Inside the Smithsonian Natural History Museum
Smithsonian Castle
In 1829, British scientist James Smithson died
and in his will he left his estate, valued at
over half a million dollars, to the people of the
United States to found an establishment for the
increase and diffusion of knowledge.
The Natural History Museum
The Moon Rock at the Air Space Museum
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White House
A Photo Opportunity at the White House
National Cathedral
The home of the President and his family as well
as the official office for the Executive Branch
of our government, whose job is to execute or
carry out the laws of our nation.
The White House as seen from the Ellipse
A Photo Opportunity at the White House
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Trip Dates for the 2008-09

• The trip will take place in the Spring.
• The final date is to be determined. Probably
  April 24th 27th.
• The Monday (4/28) following the trip is a
  non-student day

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Trip Cost

• 1,390
• 79 of this cost is not refundable.
• There is also an option to purchase full refund
  (minus the nonrefundable deposit) insurance for
  139.
• Insurance is recommended!

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How to register-Pick ONE option

• Call Worldstrides at 1-800-468-5899
• Log on to www.worldstrides.com
• Mail registration to
• Worldstrides
• PO Box 9033
• Charlottesville, VA 22906-9033

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DEADLINE

• YOU MUST REGISTER BY
• JUNE 1ST
• TO RECEIVE THE 5 DISCOUNT

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