George Washington Memorial Parkway - Supreme Court Chamber
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Inside the U.S. capitol, this room served as the Supreme Court Chamber from 1810-1860. Location: Location: Washington, District of Colu... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View of Washington Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: You get a sense of how tall the Washington Monument really is as you look at it from the World War II Memorial. Location: Location: Was... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Fountains at World War II Memoria...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Placid fountains cool off the sultry East Coast day at the World War II Memorial. Location: Location: Washington, District of Columbia ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - D-Day Reminder at World War II Me...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Statements, associated with significant War dates, surround the plaza of the World War II Memorial. Location: Location: Washington, Dis... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Approaching World War II Memorial
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A few people casually walk toward the World War II Memorial, which commemorates the War effort and the lives sacrificed. Location: Loca... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View from Washington Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: High up inside the Washington Monument you can see the World War II Memorial, the Reflection Pool, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Potomac... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Part of the Vietnam Memorial
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Placed near The Wall in 1984, this statue of three servicemen is part of the Vietnam Memorial. Location: Location: The National Mall, W... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View of U.S. Capitol
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Seen from the port at Alexandria, the bright capitol luminates the night sky. Location: Location: Alexandria, Virginia (38.805° N 77.04... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Aerial View of the White House
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Green lawns stretch out in front of the White House, which serves as the home of the President of the United States of America. Locatio... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Washington National Cathedral at ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Part of Pierre L'Enfant's design for Washington, DC was a church, "Intended for national purposes, such as public prayer, thanksgiving, ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - President George Washington's Tom...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: After a time, President Washington's remains were moved to this red brick tomb, also on the Mt. Vernon estate. Location: Location: Mt. ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - United States Capitol
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This is an aerial view of the United States Capitol Building, the legislative center of the nation. Location: Location: Washington, Dis... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Mt. Vernon Estate
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: President Washington's great vision is manifest in Mount Vernon. Originally one-and-a-half stories, he raised the structure another stor... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Dung Repository on Mt. Vernon Est...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: As nearly as possible, Mount Vernon was a self-contained community. Nothing was purchased that could be produced on site. The extensive ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Korean War Veterans Memorial
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors those who worked and fought in the Korean War effort. The memorial casts a thoughtful shadow on ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Washington Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The impressive Washington Monument is the tallest structure in the nation's capital and will remain so by law. It commemorates the first... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View of Lincoln Memorial
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Beyond the Reflecting Pool you can see the Lincoln Memorial, which stands as a tribute to the 16th president of the United States, Abrah... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View of U.S. Capitol
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors to D.C. walk along the pathway to the U.S. Capitol Building. Location: Location: The Mall, District of Columbia (38.890° N 77.... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Supreme Court Chamber
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Inside the capitol, this room served as the Supreme Court Chamber from 1810-1860, where Chief Justice John Marshall established the foun... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Flags around Washington Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Flags circle the Washington Monument on this blustery summer day. Location: Location: Washington, District of Columbia (38.889° N 77.03... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Granite Walls of Vietnam Memorial
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A group of people walk by the Vietnam Memorial. In the distance looms the Washington Monument. Location: Location: Washington, District... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Supreme Court Chamber
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Quill pens and old-fashioned laterns lend a historical air to the old Supreme Court Chamber. Location: Location: Washington, District o... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Vietnam Veterans Memorial: The Wa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Here The Wall serves as a mirror, revealing two ladies stooping to see a certain name among over 58,000 others on the wall. Location: L... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View of Jefferson Memorial
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Washington Monument provides a stunning view of the Potomac River as well as the Jefferson Memorial, honoring the third president of... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Lincoln Memorial
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Lincoln Memorial honors the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Location: Location: The Mall, Washington, Distric... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - President George Washington's Tom...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Initially buried a few hundred yards away, Washington has since been interred here. Location: Location: Mt. Vernon, Virginia (38.709° N... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View of the Potomac River
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Potomac River floats by as seen from George Washington's veranda on the Mt. Vernon estate. Location: Location: Mt. Vernon, Virginia... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - U.S. Capitol Building
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: In the distance sits the U.S. Capitol Building, the legislative seat of the U.S. Government. Location: Location: The Mall, Washington, ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Washington Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Across the Reflecting Pool you can see the Washington Monument. It stands an incredible 555 feet and 5 1/8 inches high, reminding us of ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Jefferson Memorial
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Tiny-looking people mingle around the Jefferson Memorial on the Potomac River. The memorial celebrates the third president of the United... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Painting on U.S. Capitol Wall
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This is a close-up view of the Spanish invasion of the Americas, on a wall in the U.S. Capitol. Location: Location: Washington, Distric... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View of the White House
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The green grass leads up to the White House, where the President of the United States and his family live. Location: Location: Washingt... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View from Washington Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The view from the Washington Monument obelisk is incredible. Pre-scheduled tour groups are taken up on an elevator by a ranger every hal... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - U.S. Capitol Building
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Up through the trees you can see the U.S. Capitol Building. Location: Location: Washington, District of Columbia (38.890° N 77.009° W) ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Statue of Prominent Women in U.S....
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This statue, in the U.S. Capitol Building, depicts prominent women from U.S. history. The statue has been left unfinished on purpose, to... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Vietnam Veterans Memorial: The Wa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: People peruse The Wall portion of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The granite walls are engraved with the names of more than 58,000 men a... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - The Mall in Washington D.C.
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The capitol sits at the end of the Mall in Washington, DC. Location: Location: Washington, District of Columbia (38.890° N 77.022° W) ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Honored Forever Inside the Lincol...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: President during the Civil War and executor of the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln was a bold president who stood for high id... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Wall of U.S. Capitol Building
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A play by play depiction of America's history is painted around this central hall in the U.S. Capitol Building. Location: Location: Was... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View from Washington Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Mall makes a broad green pathway with the U.S. Capitol Building at the far end, as seen from the Washington Monument. Location: Loc... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Greenhouse on Mt. Vernon Estate
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The brick building behind this brightly flowered bush is the onsite greenhouse, where vegetables and other greenery were grown. Locatio... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Mt. Vernon Estate
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The sweeping lawn leads up to President Washington's home, which he inherited in 1761. Location: Location: Mt. Vernon, Virginia (38.708... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View of Capitol
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Capitol stands majestic in this view from the top of the Washington Monument. Location: Location: Washington, District of Columbia ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Passage of "Gettysburg Address"
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Parts of the "Gettysburg Address" adorn the interior walls of the Lincoln Memorial. Location: Location: Washington, District of Columbi... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - President George Washington's Ori...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Buried at his Mt. Vernon home, this humble structure is President Washington's original resting place. Location: Location: Mt. Vernon, ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - The White House, Home of U.S. Pre...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This is a close-up view of the United States White House. A fountain cools the sultry day. Location: Location: Washington, District of ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - U.S. Capitol Ceiling
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This is a spectacular view of a domed ceiling in the capitol building. The walls were hand painted. Location: Location: Washington, Dis... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - View from Washington Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An impressive view from the top of the Washington Monument spreads out before you. Location: Location: Washington, District of Columbia... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - U.S. Capitol
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A few people wander the tree-lined walkway in front of the United States Capitol. Location: Location: Washington, District of Columbia ... More