This brightly-colored mural by artist Aniekan Udofia depicts the soul singer 鈥 who was born and raised in DC and went to high school in Columbia Heights 鈥 crooning into a microphone.
老澳门六合彩开奖记录's must-see attractions
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One of America's most visited historic sites, Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington.
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The legendary exhibits at the National Air and Space Museum include the Wright brothers' flyer, Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St鈥
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Two buildings. Hundreds of masterpieces. Infinite enjoyment. It's easy to spend a full day at the National Gallery of Art, which showcases a whole range鈥
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Anchoring the National Mall's west end is the hallowed shrine to Abraham Lincoln, who gazes across the Reflecting Pool beneath his neoclassical, Doric鈥
National Museum of African American History & Culture
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Located in Washington, DC, the sensational National Museum of African American History & Culture is devoted exclusively to the documentation of African鈥
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Since 1800, this is where the legislative branch of American government (ie Congress) has met to write the country's laws.
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Play image association with the words 鈥淲ashington, DC,鈥 and chances are the first thing that comes to mind is the White House. The president鈥檚 pad is鈥
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Sprawling across hills above the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia, Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for America鈥檚 most revered鈥
Nearby attractions
1. African American Civil War Museum
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Set in an old schoolhouse behind the African American Civil War Memorial, the museum makes the point that for some, the Civil War was about secession鈥
2. African American Civil War Memorial
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Standing at the center of a granite plaza, this bronze memorial, Spirit of Freedom, depicting rifle-bearing troops is DC鈥檚 first major art piece by black鈥
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A nonprofit member-run organization, this small gallery features a diverse range of super-contemporary art 鈥 mediums include painting, sculpture and鈥
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Longview specializes in contemporary art by emerging and midcareer artists, including many from the region. The room, with its peeling paint and exposed鈥
5. Howard University Founders' Library
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The 1938 Founders鈥 Library is a handsome Georgian building with a gold spire and giant clock that serves as Howard University鈥檚 architectural centerpiece.
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Founded in 1867, Howard remains the nation鈥檚 most prestigious traditionally African American institute of higher education. Distinguished alumni include鈥
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Mary McLeod Bethune served as President Franklin Roosevelt鈥檚 special advisor on minority affairs and eventually became the first African American woman to鈥
8. Washington Convention Center
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The hulking Convention Center hosts major trade shows, events and the occasional inaugural ball.