Union Station in Washington, D.C. Opened on October 27, 1907 and completed in 1908, Union Station is considered to be one of the finest examples of the Beaux-Arts style of architecture. Architect, Daniel Burnham designed the building to be monumental in every respect and to serve as a gateway for the capital city. Seventy pounds of 22-karat gold leaf adorned the 96-foot barrel-vaulted, coffered ceilings. The white granite and classic lines of Union Station set the stage for the next 40 years of Washington's classic architecture - reflected in the construction of the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and the Supreme Court building. The cost was monumental as well - $125 million for the Station and its approaches.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Washington DC
The Washington Monument is silohouetted against the setting sun in Washington, D.C. The Monument is shaped like an Egyptian obelisk and stands 555’ 5/8” high, and averages 30 to 40 miles visibility in clear weather.
4,000 gold stars for 400,000 Americans
These 4,000 gold stars on the Freedom Wall at the World War II Memorial in Washington DC commemorate the more than 400,000 Americans who gave their lives. During WWII, the gold star was the symbol of family sacrifice.
Abe Lincoln is watching!!!
Here's a unique photo taken at the base of the Lincoln Memorial. It is a shot of large mural of the late president framed by a doorway. It appears as if he is watching two young visitors leave the memorial.
Arlington National Cemetery
A "Sentinel" walks past a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Arlington National Cemetery
A "Sentinel" prepares to move past a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlilngton National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Arlington National Cemetery
Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry "The Old Guard"render salutes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Arlington National Cemetery
Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry "The Old Guard" pass by spectators at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Arlington National Cemetery
The crisp white gloves of a "Sentinel" grasps a rifle stock at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Arlington National Cemetery
A sergeant of the guard inspects the rifle of a "Sentinel" at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Arlington National Cemetery
The shadow of a "Sentinel" is cast upon the black mat and granite at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Laura McKinney performs a belly dance at the Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn, Ga. on Saturday, April 19, 2008. The eight week festival is in its 23rd year and draws thousands of visitors.
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Hayley Gillespie portrays an elf maiden at the Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn, Ga. on Saturday, April 19, 2008. The eight week festival is in its 23rd year and draws thousands of visitors.
Georgia Renaissance Festival
James Fortner II, of Oklahoma City, Okla. prepares for the royal joust at the Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn, Ga. on Saturday, April 19, 2008. The eight week festival is in its 23rd year and draws thousands of visitors.
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Two knights perform during the royal joust at the Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn, Ga. on Saturday, April 19, 2008. The eight week festival is in its 23rd year and draws thousands of visitors.
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Bryan Thompson, portraying the King of the Trolls, comes out from under a bridge at the Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn, Ga. on Saturday, April 19, 2008. The eight week festival is in its 23rd year and draws thousands of visitors.
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Desiree Hermann, portraying Lady Brianna, queen of the Elves, works with Lucifer during the All the King's Horses show at the Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn, Ga. on Saturday, April 19, 2008. The eight week festival is in its 23rd year and draws thousands of visitors.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
HQ U.S. Army Reserve Command 100th Anniversary Commemoration
HQ U.S. Army Reserve Command 100th Anniversary Commemoration
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The U.S. Army Reserve Command celebrated its 100th Anniversary with a commemoration event at the command's headquarters at Fort McPherson, Ga. on Friday, April 4, 2008. The event featured a living history of Army Reserve Soldiers from 1908 to 2008. Timothy L. Hale/HQUSARC Public Affairs Office
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