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National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II
National Mall, DC, June 2026 The memorial construction started on November 22, 1999, dedication happened on November 4, 2000, and opened to the public on June 29, 2001. It was constructed to honor the 120,000 Japanese Americans sent to internment camps and the Nisei soldiers that fought for the USA during World War II. Despite…
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Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
National Mall, DC, June 2026 The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial is distinct from the General Grant National Memorial. The first one is in Washington, DC, and the second one is in New York. The General Grant National Memorial is the largest mausoleum in North America. The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial in Washington, DC is a…
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American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial
National Mall, DC, June 2026 This memorial was only a few blocks from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. Kate got the cancel stamp from the Eisenhower Memorial, so we just spent a little time walking around, reading, and taking pictures. In Washington, D.C., this is the first permanent public national tribute honoring American veterans disabled…
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
National Mall, DC, June 2026 The first stop, after the Smithsonian Castle, was the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. On the way, we had to pass by the National Mall Carousel and through the Mary Livingston Riley Garden. The carousel is not the original one at the mall. The full history of the carousel can be…
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Smithsonian Castle
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Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center (5/5)
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Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center (4/5)
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Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center (2/5)
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Fort Monroe National Monument
Fort Monroe National Monument, VA, May 2026 Fort Monroe National Monument was between Machicomoco State Park and Edith’s house, so Kate thought we should stop by on the way. On an unrelated note, they have a national park cancel stamp. Coincidence? You decide. (Panda Express was on the way too, so it seemed a fair…
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Machicomoco State Park, VA: Information
Machicomoco State Park, VA, May 2026 Overview Machicomoco State Park is the second park we are looking at to replace Chippokes State Park. This park is supposed to be much newer than the other two. Machicomoco is north of York instead of east of Williamsburg. It is about the same distance to Norfolk as Chippokes…