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Forming the centerpoint between the White House, the Capitol, and the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument stands as an architectural and historical beacon to the nation's capital. Like many of the historical structures in Washington, the monument is undergoing renovations, in this case to the surrounding grounds. I took this picture from a nearby traffic island.
Few places are as evocative or as much a part of the national psyche as the Lincoln Memorial, with the light from the east bathing the brooding figure of the president who saved the Union. Inscribed on the steps are the key words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, "I Have A Dream" speech.
The newest and one of the most popular memorials is the one dedicated to the veterans of World War II, many of whom can be seen standing misty-eyed at this tribute to their unselfish service.
The foyer of the National Gallery Of Art rivals the works it contains for beauty and design, with its black marble columns and quiet central fountain.
This beautiful red sandstone castle is the original home of the Smithsonian Institution, which has long since outgrown this building and is now housed in several different buildings on the Washington Mall and even in other cities. Smithson's very generous gift to the United States stemmed from a distant admiration, since Smithson never visited the U. S.
The south portico of the White House faces the Washington Monument, a constant reminder to each temporary resident of the standard to which America will hold him or her.