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Tour of downtown Washington DC - sights and sound of US Capital
This movie was captured by Barry Nirmal during his trip to Washington. It has narration by him.
This video shows the sights of the Washington DC, downtown area, where you have the Capitol building where the Senate and the House of Representatives meet. In downtown area, you also have the White House, the National Mall, the Washington Monument and the many Smithsonian museums, like the Museum of Natural History, the National Arts Gallery, the Museum of American Indians, the African American History museum. All these museums have no entrance fee.
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Washington, DC -- Capital of the United States of America, heart and center of the Land of Liberty. The city is a reflection of the country's history, achievements and aspirations. On the National Mall are some of America's finest monuments and memorials -- each a reminder of the ideals that our country stands for, and the men and women who fought for them.
The Washington Monument, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and the newest -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - honor leaders and ideals of American freedom, democracy and equality. The World War 2, Korean War and Vietnam War Memorials pay tribute to the men and women who have paid the ultimate price for America's freedom.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C., is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, first President of the United States and Founding Father. Washington is the principal city of the Washington metropolitan area, which has a population of 6,131,977. As the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, the city is an important world political capital. Washington is one of the most visited cities in the world, with more than 20 million annual tourists.
The modern-day White House complex includes the Executive Residence, West Wing, East Wing, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building—the former State Department, which now houses offices for the President's staff and the Vice President—and Blair House, a guest residence. The Executive Residence is made up of six stories—the Ground Floor, State Floor, Second Floor, and Third Floor, as well as a two-story basement. The property is a National Heritage Site owned by the National Park Service and is part of the President's Park. In 2007, it was ranked second on the American Institute of Architects list of America's Favorite Architecture.
Quick Tour Look Around of The Washington Harbor in DC
Washington DC by Mountain Bike - Feat. Reagan Building and Capitol Hill
In this episode, I take you around Pennsylvania avenue in Washington DC via my Diamondback Overdrive mountain bike!
First is lunch at the Sbarro in the Ronald Reagan building, then I take you for a little tour around the Woodrow Wilson plaza closeby.
Then it's off to Capitol Hill for a little tour of the area to the the Capitol dome, the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress.
Finally, it's over to the 1600 block of Pennsylvania avenue, where one of the most famous buildings stand, the White House! Occupied by our President, Donald J. Trump.
Washington, D.C.
Here is a video of the glorious city of Washington D.C.! This video is available in high definition for your viewing pleasure. Don't forget to check out my channel for more city videos!
Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States, founded on July 16, 1790. The U.S. Constitution allows for the creation of a special district to serve as the permanent national capital. The District is therefore not a part of any U.S. state and is instead directly overseen by the federal government.
Within the District, a new capital city named after George Washington was founded in 1791 to the east of a preexisting settlement at Georgetown. In 1871, the City of Washington, Georgetown, and other outlying areas were combined under a single, unified government, which formed Washington, D.C. as it exists today. The city shares its name with the U.S. state of Washington located on the country's Pacific coast.
Washington, D.C. is located on the north bank of the Potomac River and is bordered by the states of Virginia to the southwest and Maryland to the other sides. The city has a resident population of 601,723; because of commuters from the surrounding suburbs, its population rises to over one million during the workweek. The Washington Metropolitan Area, of which the District is a part, has a population of nearly 5.6 million, the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the country.
The centers of all three branches of the U.S. federal government are located in the District, as are many of the nation's monuments and museums. Washington, D.C. hosts 176 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States(OAS), the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The headquarters of other institutions such as trade unions,lobbying groups, and professional associations are also located in the city.
The District is governed by a mayor and a 13-member city council. However, the United States Congress has supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. Residents therefore have less self-governance than residents of the states. The District has a non-voting, at-large Congressional delegate, but no senators. D.C. residents could not vote in presidential elections until the ratification of the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1961.
Washington, D.C. is a planned city. The design for the City of Washington was largely the work of Pierre (Peter) Charles L'Enfant, a French-born architect, engineer, and city planner who first arrived in the colonies as a military engineer with Major General Lafayette during the American Revolutionary War. In 1791, President Washington commissioned L'Enfant to plan the layout of the new capital city. At L'Enfant's request, Thomas Jefferson provided plans of cities such as Amsterdam, Paris,Frankfurt, Karlsruhe and Milan, which he had brought back from Europe in 1788. The plan for Washington was modeled in the Baroque style and incorporated avenues radiating out from rectangles, providing room for open space and landscaping. L'Enfant's design also envisioned a garden-lined grand avenue approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) in length and 400 feet (120 m) wide in the area that is now the National Mall.
In March 1792, President Washington dismissed L'Enfant due to his insistence on micromanaging the city's planning, which had resulted in conflicts with the three commissioners appointed by Washington to supervise the capital's construction. Andrew Ellicott, who had worked with L'Enfant surveying the city, was then commissioned to complete the plans. Though Ellicott made revisions to the original plans, including changes to some street patterns, L'Enfant is still credited with the overall design of the city. The City of Washington was bounded by what is now Florida Avenue to the north, Rock Creek to the west, and the Anacostia River to the east.
By the start of the 20th century, L'Enfant's vision of a capital with open parks and grand national monuments had become marred by slums and randomly placed buildings, including a railroad station on the National Mall. In 1900, Congress formed a joint committee, headed by Senator James McMillan, charged with beautifying Washington's ceremonial core. What became known as the McMillan Plan was finalized in 1901. It included the re-landscaping of the Capitol grounds and the Mall, constructing new Federal buildings and monuments, clearing slums, and establishing a new citywide park system. Architects recruited by the committee kept much of the city's original layout, and their work is thought to be largely in keeping with L'Enfant's intended design.
TOUR OF WASHINGTON D.C. | Vlog 6
We took a tour of Washington D.C. on the Old Town Trolley Tours. This tour took us around all of the major sights in D.C. as well as to Arlington National Cemetery. We were aloud to get off on any of the 20+ stops as we wanted, and could hop back on any other bus that passed by. I highly recommend this tour if you are visiting the D.C. area.
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Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History | Washington DC | 2019
Get an inside look of the National Museum of Natural History. As we walk through the museum, and you show you different variations of this museum.
DC history: boundary stones marks the nation's capital
Most monuments, statues and memorials are built to honor an individual or an event -- like a war. But, Washington, DC also has several monuments that represent us all. Many people drive by them and don't even notice them.
Botanic Gardens Holiday Display Washington DC 4K
Visiting Washington DC in December must include a family tour of the US Botanic Garden which is one of the Top 10 things to do in DC over the holidays. So why visit a tropical enclosure when on is thinking about Christmas, snow and other winter holiday celebrations at this time of year. Model trains and plant based models of famous landmarks in DC and around the country is one reason. Trains and the winter holiday are a natural because who doesn't want to remember a classic Lionel train go around a holiday tree.
In this video we capture some of the 2017 Botanic Garden exhibit featuring a road trip around the USA. Thomas the train and many others make their debut on the tracks as one explores landmarks along the famous Route 66, Niagara Falls and other landmark destinations from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
The exhibit include many models that are made from plant materials. This years exhibit includes materials such as coriander seeds, willow sticks, pine cone scales and over 70 more plant materials in the construction of structures like the Smithsonian Castle and US Capitol building.
This is one of the best family attractions in the DC area over the holidays so when you are planning that visit to the US Air and Space Museum travel two blocks down and see this holiday spectacular in DC. Other attractions to visit over the Christmas holidays in Washington DC include - Christmas tree display (all 50 states), US Capitol, DC Wharf for ice skating to just name a few.
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Pullman Mansion in D.C.
The Pullman Mansion in Washington, D.C was built in 1910 for Hattie Sanger Pullman, the wife of George Pullman. It was designed by architects Nathan C. Wyeth and Francis P. Sullivan. The Beaux-Arts mansion is designated as a contributing property to the Sixteenth Street Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. In addition, the building is listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites.
Former occupants include Frank O. Lowden, Natalie Hammond (spouse of John Hays Hammond), and since 1913, Russian ambassadors to the United States.The Russian ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C. historically known as the Mrs. George Pullman House, is located at 1125 16th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the downtown neighborhood. Until 1994, the building served as the Embassy of Russia (and Embassy of the Soviet Union).
Planning A Family Trip To Washington DC - Tips And Discount Links
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In this video WeMcLaughlins are on location at the National Mall in Washington DC to tell you why this is our second summer in a row making the trek from Florida to visit our nation’s capital. We’ll show you ample video on location in the various attractions to see, tips for hydration, dining, tickets and planning each day of your stay.
TIME STAMPS
00:41 get oriented to the National Mall, what to bring
02:11 strategizing for your days
02:55 kids' perspective on the best things to do
04:10 what to see near the Washington Monument: National Monument, World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, The White House, African American History Museum, Jefferson Memorial, Holocaust Museum
05:46 what to see near the center of the Mall: Smithsonian Museum of National History, Smithsonian Museum of American History, The National Archives, Newseum
06:40 what to see near the Capitol: Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, Native American History Museum, Supreme Court, Library Of Congress
07:00 walking around the National Mall (notes on shade & strollers)
07:40 tips for riding the DC Metro and where to park
08:38 staying hydrated on the cheap
09:31 must see attractions
14:18 tips for the Capitol Tour (hint: don't bring food!)
15:22 which attractions require tickets
17:00 where to eat near the National Mall
17:43 Arlington National Cemetery with kids
18:36 final tips on strategizing your days
19:12 surrounding attractions: Jamestown, Williamsburg, Great Falls Park, Prince William Forest Park
20:54 outtakes
DC METRO RAIL MAP: (the Metro runs constantly but routes may vary on weekends or due to construction).
ATTRACTIONS REQUIRING TICKETS:
-Ford's Theater:
-International Spy Museum: ($2 off adult tickets)
-National Holocaust Memorial Museum: (required March-August - $1 reserve charge)
-Newseum: (15% off)
-Smithsonian Air & Space Museum - Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (Dulles Airport): (purchase tickets on location; note $15 parking fee before 4pm)
TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR:
-All other Smithsonian Museums
-Arlington National Cemetery (walking tour)
-Capitol Tour (reservations recommended:
-Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
-Jefferson Memorial
-Korean War Veterans Memorial
-Library of Congress
-Lincoln Memorial
-National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
-National Archives
-National Gallery of Art
-Supreme Court
-United States Botanical Garden
-Washington Monument (re-opens August 2019; tickets are free but you can reserve yours in advance for $1.50 by calling 1.877.444.6777)
-World War II Memorial
NEARBY PARKS & ATTRACTIONS:
-Great Falls State Park:
NAVIGATION
-Apple Maps on our iPhones did a great job helping us navigate (bring a portable charger as heavy GPS will drain your battery considerably!). However, we found multiple instances where the app led us correctly as the crow flies but not necessarily in consideration of barriers or street crossing challenges. The Newseum was one example of this where we had to stop and ask for directions. The Five Guys closest to the Newseum is in an underground food court and Apple Maps did not alert us of the different elevation.
FOOD TIPS
-Food trucks surround the National Mall and there are multiple fast food restaurants just blocks from the main attractions and within walking distance. We recommend families pack lunches as purchased food expenses can add up quickly! Food is quite expensive in most of the museums.
***Attractions where food cannot be brought in (not even in your bag): Capitol Building
**Attractions where food must be sealed and closed: Smithsonian Museums (excluding the National Zoo, where there are no restrictions),
*Attractions where consuming outside food is prohibited but it is unclear whether it can remain stored in a bag: Newseum,
*Attractions where there are no restrictions on food: Smithsonian National Zoo (no alcohol and trash must be properly disposed of)
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Walking tour of historic Adams Morgan with Travel Journalist Adrienne Brawley in Washington DC.
AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM! #2 Washington, DC + Virginia Vacation!
Vlogging our amazing Virginia/Washington, D.C. vacation! In this episode, we go to the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum and take the dogs for a walk!
We’re going on vacation to Virginia because my aunt recently moved back there, and to tour colleges! We’ve been to the VA/DC area many times before, in fact I was born in Virginia! But this time going is special because I’m vlogging it for all of you guys! Hope you all enjoy these Virginia/Washington, D.C. vacation vlogs!
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Frederick Douglass House, Washington, DC
Look through the eyes of Frederick Douglass at his grand home and property in Washington, DC.
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Newseum - Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
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- Capitol Building from Newseum by Bucksmom from a blog titled Getting serious about museums and speakers
- Chicago grads at the Newseum by Bucksmom from a blog titled Celebrating our Freedom of Speech...and Busking
- Out on the Newseum balcony by Cestlavie from a blog titled Washington DC & LVC Orientation
- Newseum 6th floor by Hms_travel from a blog titled Newseum
- Front of Newseum by Bucksmom from a blog titled Art and Nanotechnology
- Roof of Newseum by Hms_travel from a blog titled White House and Newseum
- Newseum by Nietsreuef from a blog titled Washington DC
Washington DC Boundary
In 1791 when the District of Columbia was first surveyed, boundary marker stones were placed every mile along to complete 40 mile perimeter. 36 of the original 40 stones still exist today.
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Presidents' Favorite Books, The White House, Washington, DC
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