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Supreme Court - c. 1980 - Washington D.C.
Supreme Court - c. 1980
A city of monuments

I've been visiting Washington D.C. on and off since the 1970s. There are of course some splendid things there, but I think it is rather a shame that it isn't a truly international city, in the way that New York, London and Paris are.

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Washington Rising Out of Lincoln - Washington D.C.

Washington Rising Out of Lincoln

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  • Pros:Georgetown has some lovely bits
  • Cons:It's stinking hot and humid in the summer
  • In a nutshell:America's Imperial Headquarters
  • Last visit to Washington D.C.: May 2000
  • Intro Updated Jan 22, 2004
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we shall remember them - Washington D.C. US Holocaust Museum Things to Do (1)

In the official words, this is America's "institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust... more travel advice

Friiends, we are gathered here today. . . - Washington D.C. Theodore Roosevelt Island and Memorial Favorites (1)

The TR Memorial - on TR Island - is only accessible from the Arlington side of the river. It's a good place to feel like... more travel advice

Luncheon of the Boating Party - Washington D.C. That Great Renoir Painting Off The Beaten Path (2)

This fantastic Renoir, "Luncheon of the Boating Party", lives at the Phillips Collection. It's my favorite painting in... more travel advice

Mr. Phillip's Mansion - Washington D.C. The Phillips Collection Off The Beaten Path (2)

The Phillips Collection is a nifty little museum just off Dupont Circle. It's often overlooked by visitors to D.C. who... more travel advice

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