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  • The 19 stainless steel sculptures in this memorial to the 1953 Korean “police action” wrenchingly evoke the realities of war.

  • National Archives of the United States

    Home to the foundation documents of the nation, including the Declaration of Independence.

  • This gallery remembers citizens who gave their lives to protect the nation.

  • An accessible and absorbing collection – be sure to see the pre-Colonial art of Benin.

  • This museum is a national center for Native American culture.

  • The view from the tower here is among the finest in the city. A popular food court and shops draw hordes of visitors.

  • This modern sculpture of the great African-American educator and activist symbolizes knowledge handed down through generations (see Lincoln Park).

  • Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

    This equestrian grouping honors the Union victory in the Civil War. Sculptor Henry Shrady (1871–1922) took 20 years to complete the work (see Top 10 Statues).

  • Most of VOA’s programming, broadcasting US news around the world, is created at these studios.

  • This memorial includes 12 bas-relief sculptures depicting America at war. Inscriptions at the base of the fountains mark key battles.

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