Historical Figures & Memorials
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located in this cemetery.
Arlington National Cemetery
The United States declared independence in this year.
1776
“Oh say can you see, by the dawn’s early…”
light”?
This frozen treat is famous for its red, white, and blue layers
Bomb Pop
Tom Hanks stars as Captain Miller in this WWII film.
Saving Private Ryan
This river runs alongside much of Washington, D.C.
Potomac River
This WWII general later became president of the United States.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
The Louisiana Purchase was bought from this country.
France
“From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of…”
“Tennessee”
These fireworks are known for bursting in spherical shapes in the sky.
chrysanthemum fireworks
This 1976 movie tells the story of reporters uncovering the Watergate scandal.
All the President's Men
The Smithsonian Institution operates many museums along this grassy area.
National Mall
This civil rights leader has a memorial near the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C
Martin Luther King Jr.
This president issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Abraham Lincoln
“Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the…
“Lord”
“God bless America, land that…”
“I love”
Mel Gibson plays a Revolutionary War hero in this 2000 film.
The Patriot
The Library of Congress is named after this president.
Thomas Jefferson
The Marine Corps War Memorial depicts soldiers raising a flag during this WWII battle.
Battle of Iwo Jima
This battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution.
Battle of Saratoga
“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know…”
Im Free
During WWII, Rosie the Riveter famously wore this red-and-white accessory.
A bandana
In this baseball classic, Kevin Costner hears the phrase “If you build it, he will come.”
Field of Dreams
This textile pattern featuring stars became especially popular during the Bicentennial celebration of 1976.
Bunting
Frederick Douglass
This abolitionist and former enslaved man advised presidents during the Civil War era
This memorial contains 56 pillars and honors those who served during World War II.
National World War II Memorial
“Off we go into the wild blue…”
This red, white, and blue aircraft team performs precision demonstrations for the U.S. Navy.
Blue Angels
Jimmy Stewart stars as a small-town senator in this classic political film.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
The Eternal Flame burns at the gravesite of this assassinated president.
John F. Kennedy