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    Aaron S.

    Part of the Vietnam War memorial and a nice place to stop and reflect on what occurred during that era, and not just the war. A statement of recognition for people of color who served bravely and gave their lives for our country. Not without controversy, as is the case with nearly anything in Washington DC, just read the other reviews. Stop, reflect, learn, and remember.

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    Steve A.

    A lot of fairly small statues are scattered across the National Mall. One of these is this statue. The Three Soldiers has a convenient location for you to pass through. It gets overlooked by nearby memorials. Luckily this doesn't take long to look at along the way. It has a location in a beautiful area. It's between the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial. This is right along one of the pathways. It may actually be considered a part of the Vietnam Memorial. That's if you consider it being more than just the wall. It depicts three young soldiers. They put a lot of details into them. Faces are very realistic looking. One of the soldiers is African-American, which demonstrates the unity the soldiers had inspire of backgrounds and races. It doesn't take long to look at. Often there's a veteran talking in front of it. They can answer many questions about it and the war.

    Rob A.

    This is located in a nice shaded area of the National Mall down close the Lincoln Memorial. They picked a good spot for it in a lush green setting (spring and summer I mean). It's also right next to the Vietnam Memorial so stop by and pay some respect to those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. You've likely seen statues of soldiers before but this one strikes me with how well they captured the young ages depicted in these three. You can tell they are fresh out of high school and no more than 21-22 years old. There's no parking close by so you'll walk a little bit to get here.

    Farah F.

    Beautiful statues with great details on your way to the Vietnam Memorial from the Lincoln Memorial

    Anthony M.

    Viewing this statue made me think of the men I know/knew who served in this war , even though they couldnt even get a government loan for a house because of the color of their skin.. Salute !!!

    Three soldiers statue.  Note the European American is the lead soldier.
    Jeremy T.

    This small statue is on a walking path between the Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It's fairly easy to miss if you're not paying attention since the figures can easily blend into the trees due to the color. It's a fairly new part of the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, and only added in 1984, to provide a more traditional component to the modern looking wall. The figures were actually modeled after 6 real soldiers at the time, wearing their typical army or marine attire.

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    Bill D.

    It's about honoring the Vietnam vet's and I appreciate it! Having missed 'Nam myself by a few years, I did serve with a number of vets who did 1, 2 and 3 tours in "Line" outfits (Infantry). This statue, I feel, brings good honor to their courage and sacrifices and does the vet's justice. There is a statue of the Nurse's of Vietnam and it all leads around to "The Wall" and I for one Am all for not letting the world (especially Americans), to not forget.

    Stephen F.

    A tribute to the multicultural make up of America that fought for our Nation. The Three Soldiers are represented by a Latino, White, and Black soldiers, symbolic of American's multicultural make up and the men who fought in the Vietnam conflict. A more traditional memorial than the Wall with its mirrored rock reflections, the Three Soldiers provides beautiful sculptures of a sorrowful event in our Nation's history.

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    The bandolero on the soldier on the left is upside down... The bullets would fall out.

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    7 years ago

    Spectacular sculpture in bronze, a moving testament to the valor of an American generation, and the skill of artist Frederick Hart.

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    Great statue at the beginning of the Vietnam Memorial. Worth a photo or two on your way to one of the other memorials in the Mall.

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    Beautiful location and set up. I love the whole area especially as a veteran myself.

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    Executive Office of the President

    Executive Office of the President

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.7 miFoggy Bottom

    What's prettier than the White House, the Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian put…read moretogether? Yes, Ariana Grande is a good answer, but I was looking for the Executive Office on 17th St! A long time ago, the love of my life used to say that this building was the highlight of her trips to DC, and I can see why. I remember walking with her in the pouring rain next to it, and taking pictures of her exposing herself in front of it. Times change... But this building never did. It's glorious and resplendent. It reminds me of something in France, but better kept, perhaps. It looks palatial. If the White House is a little underwhelming then this executive office is completely awe-inspiring. It's level with the Capitol as my favourite building in the DC area, and is the easiest 5-star rating I've given since my Cousin Daniel got drunk and showed me the ropes.

    Didn't really have a lot of time to roam around Pennsylvania Ave. And my friend and I, being…read moreslightly less than ignorant didn't know that the BACK of the WHITE HOUSE would be on Pennsylvania Ave. ** Not impressed** So our pictures we're not exactly anythng to brag about. So we decided to take pictures in front of the Executive Office of the President where the FRONT of this architecture was much more impressive than the BACK of the White House on Pennsylvania Ave. Still a great experience to roam DC and take in the history and political side of the US. (You don't get much of that or appreciate it as much coming from the west coast. Hence, the ignorance of the FRONT vs the BACK of the WHITE HOUSE. =X)

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    Lincoln Memorial - View from the top

    Lincoln Memorial

    4.8(1.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Can believe I haven't done a review before. First of all I love dc and could look at all these…read morethings over and over again. The memorials are diverse works of art and this temple is no exception The fours score and seven steps that lead to the "Lincoln moment" is one of the truly sacred places in our country. Every American should visit and read two of the three most important American speeches (along with dr kings which was delivered from this spot) Truly beautiful breathtaking architecture Be grateful america!

    The Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, who was…read moremartyred for his contribution in leading the U.S. through the Civil War and eventual freeing of approximately 4 million enslaved Africans and their American descendants after the Emancipation Proclamation. The Lincoln Memorial, at the moment, is the furthest memorial west of The National Mall (with the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial, currently under construction, being adjacent to and slightly further back along Constitution Avenue. The memorial is a little over 100 years old, but you couldn't tell considering its relatively pristine condition due to use of marble and granite in its construction. The stairs of the Lincoln Memorial is the platform of the iconic MLK "I Have A Dream" speech. Normally you can find visitors and tourists sitting on the stairs of the memorial. The Lincoln Memorial is a feature itinerary stop for tour groups, many of which normally a minimum of 25 people. The memorial is in the final stages of completing its $69 million project of a museum and exhibit underground, giving more of a story and construction history of the memorial. The best time to visit the memorial is at sunset and night when it is illuminated and the top of the stairs presents a photo op for the Reflecting Pool, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol in the backdrop.

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    Lincoln Memorial - "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough"
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    "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough" --Robert Capa

    Library of Congress - Well attended Thursday happy hour

    Library of Congress

    4.7(607 reviews)
    2.4 miCapitol Hill

    Library of Congress -- A Living Monument to History…read more Few buildings in Washington, D.C. carry the weight of history as effortlessly as the Library of Congress. It is not merely a repository of books, but a living archive of the American story--one that reveals itself the moment you step inside. For visitors to the nation's capital, this is not optional--it is essential. The current exhibition, The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution, is particularly compelling. Through the intertwined narratives of George Washington and King George III, the exhibit captures a world on the brink--an undeclared nation edging toward war, a fragile cause facing overwhelming odds, and ultimately, the improbable path to independence. What makes this exhibition stand out is not just its historical scope, but its perspective. It does not present history as a foregone conclusion, but as a series of uncertain, high-stakes decisions made in real time. That tension--between inevitability and risk--is where the story comes alive. Accessible, visually engaging, and intellectually rewarding, this is an experience that resonates across generations. If you find yourself in Washington, make the time. Some places inform you. This one reminds you why the story matters.

    I have only visited the Library of Congress at a personal level a couple of times. Other visits…read morewere due to events/meetings there. If you are visiting D.C., I cannot stress the importance of a stop here. To this day, it remains the largest library in the world. Pretty impressive. It's also the oldest federal cultural institution. Periodicals, books, etc. available in over 470 languages. More than 178 million pieces of articles from manuscripts, recordings, photos, printed materials, to books and so on. Library acts as a source of research for Members of Congress and handles copyright laws. This building and all its components are an important part of our nation's history.

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    Old Post Office Tower

    Old Post Office Tower

    4.4(49 reviews)
    1.1 miFederal Triangle

    A free and excellent view of Downtown Washington DC can be viewed from the Old Post Office and…read moreClock Tower, which is the 3rd tallest structure in DC. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and it was completed in 1899. This is attached to the (now) Waldorf Astoria, however the Tower is manned by the National Parks Service. The entrance is in the back of the hotel, and the elevator looks out into the hotel's atrium. When you reach the open air top floor, you'll look out for a 360 degree view. One lonely park ranger is up there, and they are there year-round. When we visited, it was completely empty and we had the space to ourselves (and the ranger).

    Actual rating: 3.5/5…read more Ok so in fairness, I have never cared for panoramic views. I came here with my friends on a day trip to DC after seeing a post about this place on social media. The entrance to the this place to see the views is incredibly tricky to access. The Waldorf took over and shut down the way to access through the building so you'll have to walk around and find the nearly completely hidden from street view entrance. For ease, I have linked the approximate location from Apple Maps below. There is a small historic background museum when you enter following the bag search and this is part of the National Parks stamping service so if you collect those speak with the nice ranger on duty. There are two elevators to travel to get to the top, the first takes you up to see views of the Astoria and the second will show you the rooftop from the Old Post Office Tower. This view is obscured by bars that make photography challenging. Would I, who does not like views, come again? No. But!!! If you are into views this is quite nice and free so I would recommend.

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