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Lincoln memorial
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Arriving at Union Station
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Our hotel in the Foggy Bottom district
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The neighbourhood
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The area we explored today
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Lincoln Memorial from WW2 Memorial along reflecting pond
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WW2 Memorial
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WW2 Memorial, flag & Washington memorial
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MLK memorial
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Jefferson Memorial & paddle boat
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The White House, the crowds, the school groups, and the Secret Service
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Always a protest near the White House
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Truth is told
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We're here!
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Where we had supper. A DC classic, around since mid 19th c. Had shrimp & grits which were great.
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Medical building of George Washington University
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This was yesterday when it was still sunny. Large grassy area near the Washington monument. The "clock" tower to the left is the Trump hotel. In contrast, the brown building to the right is the National Museum of African American History & Culture.
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A local recommended place in the East Village where we had breakfast.
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Washington is a political town, including the coffee shops.
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A community garden on George Washington campus we pass by on our way to the Capital region.
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A view through the distinctive lattice metal work of the National African American museum.
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Part of the history of slavery exhibit.
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History of the slave trade.
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Against stereotypes.
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To serve for one's country and come home still not equal?
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It really rained today, so not so great for photos. The back side of the White House.
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Who needs room service when Trader Joe's is 2 blocks from your hotel?
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Our neighbourhood
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This sign is on a home just across from our hotel. It was first designed by a Mennonite pastor in Harrisonburg VA to counter anti-immigrant feelings in 2015.See http:/mennoniteusa.org/news/love-verb-simple-message-welcome/
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Walked to the DuPont Circle district where there are many embassies and many art galleries.
