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100

The building where the U.S. Congress meets to make the nation's laws. It is known for its large white dome.

 U.S. Capitol

100

The first President of the United States, for whom the nation's capital is named.

George Washington

100

What is the name of the President of the United States' official working office inside the White House, where important meetings, decisions, and speeches take place?

The Oval Office

100

This five-sided building, located just across the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia, serves as the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense.

The Pentagon

200

A 555-foot marble obelisk built to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States. It is one of the tallest stone structures in the world.

Washington Monument

200

A long, rectangular pool between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument that reflects both landmarks and is a popular site for photos and national events.

Reflecting Pool

200

Every year, the President and First Family welcome children to the White House for a spring event.

The White House Easter Egg Roll

200

Washington, D.C.'s wide diagonal avenues are named after these.

The U.S. states

300

A memorial honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President, featuring a giant seated statue and the words of his famous speeches.

Lincoln Memorial

300

A civil rights leader honored with a memorial in Washington, D.C. who delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington.

Martin Luther King Jr.

300

Every year, just before _________, the President participates in a lighthearted ceremony in the White House Rose Garden.

The National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning

300

Streets running north and south in Washington, D.C. are generally identified by?

letters of the alphabet

400

A two-mile-long park lined with museums, monuments, and memorials, stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial.

National Mall

400

This famous Washington, D.C. museum system includes 21 museums, the National Zoo, and most locations are free to visit.

the Smithsonian Institution

400

Who were the last three Presidents of the United States to live in the White House before the current president?

Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama

400

Streets running east and west in Washington, D.C. are generally identified by?

Numbers

500

A black granite wall engraved with the names of more than 58,000 Americans who died or went missing during the ______________War.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

500

This historic military cemetery, located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., is the final resting place of more than 400,000 U.S. service members and veterans.

Arlington National Cemetery

500

This president's gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery is marked by an Eternal Flame that has burned continuously since his funeral in 1963.

John F. Kennedy

500

This world-famous singer and actress from Washington, D.C., is known for hits like I Will Always Love You.

Whitney Houston

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