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40 February 2018 ASCRS•ASOA city preview • April 13–17, 2018 EW ASCRS•ASOA 2018 Famous sites and monuments Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial 1850 West Basin Dr. SW Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is located on the Tidal Basin near the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and is dedicated to the 32nd president of the United States. It was opened in 1997 and features quotes to guide visitor's through FDR's era. Korean War Veterans Memorial 900 Ohio Dr. SW The Korean War Veterans Memorial, opened in 1995, is located near the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool. The memorial features statues to represent those who served and has a circular pool where visitors can reflect. Lincoln Memorial 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir. NW Located at the end of the Nation- al Mall and Reflecting Pool, the Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln and was opened in 1922. It features a large structure with columns and a statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside. Marin Luther King Jr. Memorial 1964 Independence Ave. SW Located on the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park near several other monuments is the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, which opened in 2011. The large memorial carved in rock includes quotes to honor his "legacy and the struggle for free- dom, equality, and justice," accord- ing to the National Park Service. National Mall Visitors walking along the long grassy space between the U.S. Cap- itol and the Lincoln Memorial can see many monuments, museums, and other sites. National World War II Memorial 1964 Independence Ave. SW This memorial is dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. It was opened in 2004 and is located at one end of the Reflecting Pool opposite the Lincoln Memo- rial. According to the website for the memorial, it is the only 20th century event commemorated on the National Mall's central axis. Thomas Jefferson Memorial 701 E. Basin Dr. SW Located on the Tidal Basin, this memorial to Thomas Jefferson opened in 1943 and features a statue of the third president inside a round monument. U.S. Capitol East Capitol St. NE & First St. SE Construction on the Capitol Build- ing started in 1793. This building is home to the U.S. Congress and also features a Visitor Center. Vietnam Veterans Memorial 5 Henry Bacon Dr. NW Construction on this impressive monument was started in 1982. The memorial was designed by Maya Lin and honors those who served in the Vietnam War with a wall of more than 58,000 names. Washington Monument 2 15th St. NW The monument in the shape of an obelisk was built to commemorate George Washington. Construction was started in 1848, and it was ded- icated in 1885. The 555-foot monu- ment is currently closed to visitors, but it's still worth a trip to view it. White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW The White House was first opened in 1800, after construction started in 1792. It is the official residence of the President of the United States. Museums and other sights Arlington National Cemetery www.arlingtoncemetery.mil Located on the Potomac River, with easy access by metro stop, Arlington National Cemetery is an impres- sive military cemetery, including the Tomb of the Unknown Solider and the President John F. Kennedy Gravesite. Visitors can first stop by the Welcome Center, which has information on graves, monuments, and other sites. General admission for a tour is $13.50 for adults. Ford's Theater 511 10th St. NW www.fords.org This site of the 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln is still a working theater. Visitors may choose to take a trip to the theater for a tour, which also includes a museum onsite. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Independence Ave. SW & 7th St. SW hirshhorn.si.edu Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is located next to the National Mall. It is an art museum with many contemporary art exhibits including rotating ones. Outside the museum, visitors can find sculptures in the courtyard area and near the building. International Spy Museum 800 F St. NW www.spymuseum.org Opened in 2002, the International Spy Museum looks at the history of espionage. Daily hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and admission is $21.95 for adults. National Air and Space Museum 600 Independence Ave. SW airandspace.si.edu Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Air and Space Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is home to the world's larg- est and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, accord- ing to the museum's website. Washington, D.C. attractions Don't miss the chance to visit some of the many impressive monuments, memorials, and museums

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