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National treasures, American history and international politics take center stage in the U.S. capital city. 

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. 

A memorial honoring over 400,000 military personnel who died in the war is a sobering place. Pay respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. 

A memorial honoring over 400,000 military personnel who died in the war is a sobering place. Pay respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. 

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

A memorial honoring over 400,000 military personnel who died in the war is a sobering place. Pay respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. 

A memorial honoring over 400,000 military personnel who died in the war is a sobering place. Pay respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.