Washington D.C.

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Washington D.C.

• By
• Miss Chaffees Class

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The White House

• The White House was built on November 1, 1800.
  About five years later, it was open to the public
  on certain days. This place is important because
  the president lives in it and he does all of his
  work there too. This is a place Id like to visit
  because the White House has a lot of interesting
  rooms like the Presidents Office, the room where
  people have meetings, and the presidents
  bedroom. The White House is open to the public,
  free of charge. Have you ever been to The White
  House?

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Vietnam Vets Memorial

• This memorial is open daily but it is
  closed on Dec. 25th. This memorial opened to
  visitors on November 13, 1982.This memorial does
  not cost anything to see it because it is in a
  park which is open to all visitors. This is
  memorial is important because it is for the
  Vietnam Vets who went to fight in the war. I
  would like to visit this place because it is a
  important landmark in the United States. Also,
  because the people had courage to fight in the
  Vietnam War.

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Arlington National Cemetery

• Arlington National Cemetery was built in 1802.
  Arlington is open 365 days a year, at 800 am.
  From April 1-September 30, Arlington closes at
  700 pm. The rest of the year, Arlington is open
  until 500pm.To get into Arlington, it costs
  1.25 an hour for the first three hours. After
  that, the fee is 2.00 per hour.
• Arlington National Cemetery is an important
  landmark because famous people such as William
  Howard Taft and Major Marie Ross are buried
  there. This is a place I would like to visit
  because it would remind me of the brave people
  who cared more about the country than their own
  lives. The Tomb of the Unknowns is the grave of
  an unknown soldier. After the soldier died in
  World War I, the body could not be identified.
  The tomb was built because no one could recognize
  the soldier and he should get credit for his hard
  work. I hope that someday you will have the
  opportunity to visit Arlington National
  Cemetery.

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Supreme Court

• The Supreme Court was made on October 13, 1932
  and was finished in 1935. It is open from 900
  a.m. to 430 p.m. Monday through Friday and
  Federal Holidays. It may be closed because of
  unforeseen factors. It seems free to tour the
  historical spot. It is important because it is a
  court in the capital. We would like to go to the
  Supreme Court because we would like to see a
  building near the White House.

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Thomas Jefferson Memorial

• The Thomas Jefferson Memorial was built in
  1936. The monument was finally open to visitors.
  The climate of Washington D.C. is temperate. The
  Thomas Jefferson memorial is free for all
  visitors. The monument is important because its
  dedicated to Thomas Jefferson himself. Yes, I
  would like to visit the Thomas Jefferson memorial
  because its important to the state. Also, I would
  enjoy visiting the monument because its one of
  Washington D.C famous attractions.

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Korean War Memorial

• The Korean War Memorial was built in
  September, 1988. The memorial is open daily from
  8 in the morning to midnight.The only day it is
  not open is on December 25th. It does not cost
  anything to get in. It is in remembrance of those
  who fought in the Korean War.We both would love
  to visit this memorial because it sounds very
  important. The Korean War Memorial is an area
  full of statues of people who fought in the
  Korean war.

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U.S. Capitol Building

• The Capitol Buildings construction
  started in 1793 and ended in 1829. A Visitor
  Center is being built with many exhibits and
  displays for your enjoyment. The cost will be
  known when the center is complete. This place is
  important because it is responsible for the
  maintenance, operation, and development of The
  United States Capital Complex. I would like to
  visit this place because it seems that this place
  is very important to Washington D.C. This
  building looks like it was wonderfully crafted.

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The Washington Monument
An elevator will take visitors to the top of
the tower.

I would like to visit because it sounds like a
great experience
This monument was built between 1848-1856.
The monument is open every day from 900 am to
445 pm.
This place is important because it is a strong
symbol of the USA.
Tickets.s to this monument are free.
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The Thomas Jefferson Memorial

• The Thomas Jefferson Memorial was built in
  1943. The memorial is open from 800 am to 1145
  pm. Visitors can go there for free! This memorial
  is important because Thomas Jefferson was the
  third president and this memorial was dedicated
  to him. We would like to visit this memorial
  because we would like to learn more about Thomas
  Jefferson.

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The Treasury Building

• Tours of the Treasury building are on
  Saturdays. The Treasury Building was constructed
  in 1836. The Treasury Building designs postage
  stamps.

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