Washington Monument
The Washington Monument's tall, slender obelisk towers above the Mall in the nation's capitol, dominating the skyline. A grateful public constructed it in the ninetee...
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As the fascinating story of George Washington unfolds (from young boy to General to President), children will also learn about the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, building the Washi...
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As the fascinating story of George Washington unfolds (from young boy to General to President), children will also learn about the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, building the Washi...
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A funeral procession Wednesday led the body of a 20-year-old Virginia Tech shooting victim and American history buff past views of the Washington monuments she loved on the way to her burial, fitti...
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Chronic understaffing at the U.S. Park Police and a lack of coordination and training have left national icons like the Washington Monument and the Statue of Liberty vulnerable, according to a gove...
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Inadequate security has left national icons such as the Washington Monument and the Statue of Liberty vulnerable, according to a government report on the U.S. Park Police released Monday.The Interi...
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Question 1 of 10:His is one of the most famous names in history,
Martin Luther
King
was originally christened...?Walter
Michael
RonaldJamesQuestion 2 of 10:
Martin
's philosophy of non-violent p...
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Climate Change: The former beneficiary of a polluting zinc mine and one of the biggest per capita emitters of greenhouse gases comes before Congress. Will we get the truth and nothing but, no matte...
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Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2007. There are 313 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 21, 1965, former Black Muslim leader Malcolm X, 39, was shot to death...
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Queen Elizabeth II paid tribute to American soldiers Tuesday with a trip to the National World War II Memorial, winding up her six-day American visit.Accompanied by former President George H.W. Bus...
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Queen Elizabeth II paid tribute to American soldiers Tuesday with a trip to the National World War II Memorial, winding up her six-day American visit.Accompanied by former President George H.W. Bus...
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Al Gore announced Friday a surprise Live Earth concert in Washington, foiling Senate Republicans who blocked Gore's attempt to bring his global warming extravaganza to the grounds of the U.S. Capit...
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Several thousand protesters marched Saturday from the White House to the Capitol to demand an end to the Iraq war, and at least 160 people were arrested when they jumped a barricade at the foot of ...
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Washington Monument
Washington Monument
Va. Tech victim buried at Arlington
