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Discoveries
America Washington D.C. DVD
The Capitol of
the United States of America is the world’s most recognizable icon of
freedom. The first planned city in America, Washington D.C. has become the
country’s grandest repository of national institutions, historical relics,
museums, monuments and memorials...Here too, are museums of the
Smithsonian Institution, The National Archives and The Library of
Congress. The National Zoo provides a change of pace while visiting the
many historic treasures. The National Cathedral’s impressive architecture
and remarkable collection of iconography in sculpture and stained glass
windows depicting religious scenes plus voyages into space and WWII
battles. DC’s racial and ethnic diversity is shown in neighborhoods like
Adams Morgan, Georgetown’s Herring Hill and Frederick Douglass’ Anacostia.
Historic Georgetown canal by mule drawn barge is a peaceful way to learn
about the city’s past and the commerce that played a large part in its
development. On the Potomac River nearby, the annual Dragon Boat Festival.
The International Spy Museum has the world’s largest collection of
espionage artifacts including disguises, secret cameras, weapons,
surveillance and threat analysis exhibits. Eastern Market, DC Farmers
Market and DC Fish Market all add a colorful element to our nations
capitol with the sights and smells of fresh produce, meats, fish and
cheeses, artwork and collectables. The nations capitol is a rich,
culturally diverse, exciting and historic treasure where America embraces
all the virtue, principal and qualities into which this great nation has
evolved.
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