Presidents
Who was George Washington?
The first president of the United States.
What besides being president in Jefferson known for?
Scientist, inventions, musician, architect
Who is buried in Arlington?
Soldiers, senators, congressman and other people who had served the United States.
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Judicial and Legislative
What building is taller than the Capitol Building? Why?
None because it is the law
How tall is the Washington monument?
550 feet
What is Jefferson's proudest achievement?
Writing the declaration of Independence
Who owned Arlington and how did it come to be what it is today?
It was taken from Robert E. Lee when he left the Union to fight for the South in the Civil War.
Who is the head of executive branch?
The president
Who laid the corner stone of the Capitol Building?
George Washington
What do the 50 flags around the Washington monument represent?
Each state of the united States
What major events did Franklin D. Roosevelt lead America through?
World War II and the Great Depression
Who is in the tomb of the unknown soldier?
Unknown soldiers from WWI, WWII and Vietnam.
What is the oldest public building in Washington?
The White House
How many Gutenberg Bibles are there?
They're are three left
What is Lincoln best known for?
Abolishing slavery
Why couldn't FDR walk?
He had polio
What is on the Vietnam War memorial?
Names of the soldiers who died in the Vietnam War
Where is the Judicial branch housed?
The Supreme Court building
What building has 5 sides?
The Pentagon
How tall is the Lincoln monument?
19 feet
What happened to JFK? Where is he buried?
He was assassinated and is buried at Arlington Cemetery
What is the tribute to the Navy?
A single sailor bronze statue.
Where is the legislative branch housed?
The Capitol building
Who is your favorite staff member?
NYCK!!!!!