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Historical Markers and War Memorials in The National Mall, District of Columbia

 
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1 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — "Better Food, Better Health and Better Cities"
Health By encouraging Americans to spend time outside and eat more fresh produce, the Victory Garden Program promoted healthy habits. In addition to their physical health benefits, victory gardens helped boost morale by bringing communities . . . Map (db m164274) HM
2 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — "For Country, for Community!"
Community The Victory Garden Program brought many different groups together to support a single cause. Corporations, private foundations, magazine publishers, and seed companies all contributed to the success of the project. These . . . Map (db m164278) HM
3 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — "Garden for Victory!"
This garden is inspired by the victory gardens of World War II. During America's involvement in World War II (1941-1945), the Victory Garden Program strove to reduce demand for commercially grown vegetables, packaging materials, and . . . Map (db m164272) HM
4 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — "Garden for Victory!"
This garden is inspired by the victory gardens of World War II. During America's involvement in World War II (1941-1945), the Victory Garden Program strove to reduce demand for commercially grown vegetables, packaging materials, and . . . Map (db m211422) HM
5 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — "Of Course I Can!"
Sustainability As well as encouraging people to grow their own produce, the Victory Garden Program urged Americans to conserve and ration raw materials needed for the war effort, such as cans, fuel, rubber, glass jars, and wax paper. . . . Map (db m164276) HM
6 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — “My God! What is this?”National Mall and Memorial Parks — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
President James A. Garfield was leaving Washington, DC for his college reunion. He entered the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad station that would have been standing in front of you on the morning of July 2, 1881. Charles Guiteau, a mentally ill office . . . Map (db m127343) HM
7 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — A Legacy of Healing and HopeVietnam Women's Memorial — National Mall & Memorial Parks, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior — Reported permanently removed
Over 265,000 American women served during the Vietnam era (1956 through 1975) and over 11,000 saw duty in Vietnam. The majority served as nurses, caring for thousands of wounded servicemen in the difficult conditions of crowded transports, harsh . . . Map (db m7878) HM
8 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — A Legacy of Healing and HopeNational Mall and Memorial Parks — Vietnam Women's Memorial —
Who shapes the public memory of war and its veterans? AT the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, that memory has been expanding since its dedication. The statue in front of you, the Vietnam Women's Memorial, brought women into the fold in 1993. It . . . Map (db m211261) HM
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9 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — A Log Called Home
More than 1,200 wildlife species in the United States—including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects—depend on dead or dying wood for their habitats. What's the Snag? A snag is a standing dead, or dying, tree. Snags . . . Map (db m188503) HM
10 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — A Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of IndependenceA Gift From The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration — 1976 —
In Congress, July 4, 1776. Unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we . . . Map (db m137039) HM
11 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — A Monumental Legacy
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument . . . Map (db m194663) HM
12 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — A Monumental LegacyNational Mall and Memorial Parks
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument . . . Map (db m211345) HM
13 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — A National MuseumSmithsonian National Museum of American History — Kenneth E. Behring Center —
The National Museum of American History is home to the Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired our national anthem. That flag's "broad stripes and bright stars" have shaped the Museum and its mission, as have the flags for every U.S. state and . . . Map (db m111539) HM
14 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Alaska and Hawaii
The Federal Union of the States at the heart of Lincoln’s purpose is symbolized in his memorial by 36 columns beneath the names of the 36 states composing the Union in his lifetime. When the memorial was designed, the Union included 48 . . . Map (db m49457) HM
15 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Anise hyssopAgastache foeniculum — Mint family, Eastern North Africa —
Butterflies and bees love this plant, and so do people! Anise hyssop is named for its licorice-like scent. Used for tea by early Native Americans, it is also delicious in jellies and even cookies. The Latin word foeniculum refers to . . . Map (db m164289) HM
16 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Beauregard Sweet PotatoIpomea batata Convulvaceae — Sweet Potatoes vs Yams —
Now one of the most popular commercial sweet potato varieties, Beauregard was originally developed at Louisiana State University for higher yield and disease resistance. Even though we often use the names "sweet potato" and "yam" interchangeably, . . . Map (db m211419) HM
17 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Blazing starLiatris spicata — Aster family, North America —
In the mid-1800s, Dr. John Kennicott studied prairie plants with his son, Smithsonian naturalist and explorer Robert Kennicott. Their Grove Nursery, just north of Chicago, supplied Illinois settlers with native ornamental prairie plant like . . . Map (db m164284) HM
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18 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Butterfly weedAsclepias tuberosa — Milkweed family, North America —
Butterfly weed is used for both fiber and medicine. Like other milkweeds, butterfly weeds have seeds that drift away on the wind with a silky parachute called floss. Did you know that American children helped out during World War II by . . . Map (db m164283) HM
19 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Butterfly weedAsclepias tuberosa — Milkweed family, North America —
Butterfly weed is used for both fiber and medicine. Like other milkweeds, butterfly weeds have seeds that drift away on the wind with a silky parachute called floss. Did you know that American children helped out during World War II by . . . Map (db m211401) HM
20 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Cascade HopsHumulus lupulus Cannabaceae — Craft Brewing Favorite —
Cascade hops were originally developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Oregon in the 1960s, as a powdery mildew-resistant cultivar. Due to their strong, bitter flavor, they weren't initially popular, but after the price of German hops . . . Map (db m211421) HM
21 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Cedar of LebanonCedrus libani — National Museum/National Museum of Natural History —
This tree commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1904 groundbreaking of the new National Museum. A wooded park, with a variety of trees including these cedars, previously stood here.Map (db m70231) HM
22 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Chiogga BeetsBeta vulgaris Amaranthaceae — Beautiful Beets —
Also called candy stripe or bullseye beet, these striped wonders are as delicious as they are beautiful. Like other cultivated beets, Chioggia are descendants of the sea beet, which grows along the coast of the North Africa and the Mediterranean . . . Map (db m211420) HM
23 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Chioggia BeetsBeta vulgaris Amaranthaceae — Beautiful Beets —
Also called candy stripe or bullseye beet, these striped wonders are as delicious as they are beautiful. Like other cultivated beets, Chioggia are descendants of the sea beet, which grows along the coast of the North Africa and the Mediterranean . . . Map (db m211415) HM
24 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Colossal Head 4 (replica)Olmec Culture — San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan, Vera Cruz, 1200-900 B.C.E. —
This portrait of an Olmec ruler is among 17 colossal heads known from one of the world’s great ancient civilizations. Without wheels or iron tools, the Olmec created spectacular monumental sculptures and ceremonial centers on Mexico’s Gulf Coast. . . . Map (db m39628) HM
25 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Colossal Head 4 (replica)Olmec Culture — San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan, Veracruz, Mexico, 1200 - 900 B.C.E. —
This portrait of an Olmec ruler is among 17 colossal heads known from one of the world's great ancient civilizations. Without wheels or iron tools, the Olmec created spectacular monumental sculptures and ceremonial centers on Mexico's Gulf Coast. . . . Map (db m211272) HM
26 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Common GroundOur American Garden
Many peoples and their plants have left a mark on the American landscape. Our gardens include plants that were found here, brought from other countries, or passed down by seed or shared with neighbors. These plants now represent a shared American . . . Map (db m211383) HM
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27 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Common GroundOur American Garden
Many peoples and their plants have left a mark on the American landscape. Our gardens include plants that were found here, brought from other countries, or passed down by seed or shared with neighbors. These plants now represent a shared American . . . Map (db m211384) HM
28 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Common GroundOur American Garden
Many peoples and their plants have left a mark on the American landscape. Our gardens include plants that were found here, brought from other countries, or passed down by seed or shared with neighbors. These plants now represent a shared American . . . Map (db m211390) HM
29 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Common GroundOur American Garden
Many peoples and their plants have left a mark on the American landscape. Our gardens include plants that were found here, brought from other countries, or passed down by seed or shared with neighbors. These plants now represent a shared American . . . Map (db m211394) HM
30 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Common GroundOur American Garden
Many peoples and their plants have left a mark on the American landscape. Our gardens include plants that were found here, brought from other countries, or passed down by seed or shared with neighbors. These plants now represent a shared American . . . Map (db m211402) HM
31 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — ConeflowerEchinacea species and hybrids — Aster family, North America —
Echinacea is a native prairie plant admired around the world. Thanks to plant breeders in Europe and now back here in the United States, there are many coneflower choices for our gardens, in colors ranging from subtle to bold. Did you know . . . Map (db m211399) HM
32 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Crape myrtleLagerstremia species and hybrids — Loosestrife family, Southeast Asia —
This Asian tree was first introduced to the American South around 1790 by a French botanist. The U.S. National Arboretum has bred over two dozen cultivars, including pink-blooming 'Sioux' and white-blooming 'Natchez.' Notice how the flowers . . . Map (db m164286) HM
33 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Deer's Tongue LettuceLactuca sativa Asteraceae — A Farmers' Market Favorite —
Deer's Tongue lettuce was brought to North America by English settlers in the mid-1700s. Because the leaves are delicate, they are not distributed commercially. It is best to grow this lettuce variety in a backyard garden or small farm.Map (db m211416) HM
34 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Developing Sustainable Practices
Wood helped build our cities and drive American prosperity. But its unrestricted harvesting has led to serious environmental issues. Today, scientists, gardeners, and forestry professionals are developing sustainable practices that allow us to . . . Map (db m164268) HM
35 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — DiscoveryCommon Ground: Our American Garden
Many cultures contributed to America's landscape. Each brought insights as people shared new and unfamiliar plants and their uses. Explorers, botanists, horticulturalists, and home gardeners continue to introduce new plants to American gardens. . . . Map (db m211388) HM
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36 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — DiscoveryCommon Ground: Our American Garden
Many cultures contributed to America's landscape. Each brought insights as people shared new and unfamiliar plants and their uses. Explorers, botanists, horticulturalists, and home gardeners continue to introduce new plants to American gardens. . . . Map (db m211397) HM
37 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — German-American Friendship GardenCelebrating 300 Years of Friendship — National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C. — Reported permanently removed
“One magnificent symbol of the bonds that tie our two great peoples together is the German-American Friendship Garden. This symbol of eternally renewing growth and strength will be dedicated this autumn here in the Capital. In its . . . Map (db m130364) HM
38 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — German-American Friendship GardenNational Mall and Memorial Parks — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
"One magnificent symbol of the bonds that tie our two great peoples together is the German-American Friendship Garden...In its growth, our own commitments to the well-being of America and Germany shall be cultivated and nurtured." . . . Map (db m130365) HM
39 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Green Glaze CollardsBrassica oleacea Brassicaceae — A Southern Staple —
Also called "greasy collards" because of their waxy shiny leaves, Green Glaze collards originated in the 1820s, making them the oldest collards grown in the Southeast. They are a staple of Southern cuisine, and are often cooked down with meats, . . . Map (db m211414) HM
40 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — HealingCommon Ground: Our American Garden
Many plants have a history of providing comfort, restoration, and inspiration. Different communities found medicinal purposes for plants and passed down knowledge from generation to generation. People sought answers for common ailments, spiritual . . . Map (db m164285) HM
41 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — HealingCommon Ground: Our American Garden
Many plants have a history of providing comfort, restoration, and inspiration. Different communities found medicinal purposes for plants and passed down knowledge from generation to generation. People sought answers for common ailments, spiritual . . . Map (db m211387) HM
42 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — How can you help pollinators?
Pollinator populations are at risk. Decades of stressors including the loss, degradation, and fragmentation of pollinator habitats; the improper use of pesticides and herbicides; and diseases, predation, and parasites have all hurt . . . Map (db m130681) HM
43 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — How Mushrooms Help Us
Although we may associate fungi with rotting food and fungal diseases, these incredible organisms play a beneficial role in our lives, from the plants we grow to the foods we eat to the medicine we take. Improving the Soil Fungi help . . . Map (db m164224) HM
44 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — IngenuityCommon Ground: Our American Garden
Clever gardeners used plants to overcome obstacles, and found solutions to allow desired plants to thrive. Whether with a lack of resources or an abundance of opportunity many minds came together to create networks and industries to serve . . . Map (db m211389) HM
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45 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — IngenuityCommon Ground: Our American Garden
Clever gardeners used plants to overcome obstacles, and found solutions to allow desired plants to thrive. Whether with a lack of resources or an abundance of opportunity many minds came together to create networks and industries to serve . . . Map (db m211400) HM
46 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — James Garfield's LegacyNational Mall and Memorial Parks — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
In front of you stood the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Station where President James A. Garfield was shot in 1881. Garfield served as the United States' 20th president for only four months before he was assassinated. A modest memorial to Garfield . . . Map (db m127347) HM
47 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — James Smithson[Founding of the Smithsonian Institution]
Every man is a valuable member of society who by his observations, researches, and experiments, procures knowledge for men…it is in his knowledge that man has found his greatness and his happiness. The high superiority which he holds over the . . . Map (db m211391) HM
48 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Jefferson Pier — [Washington Monument] —
Position of Jefferson Pier, erected Dec. 18, 1804 Recovered and re-erected Dec. 2, 1889 . . . District of ColumbiaMap (db m112544) HM
49 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — John Quincy Adams[Founding of the Smithsonian Institution]
Of all the foundations of establishments for pious or charitable uses which ever signalized the spirit of the age or the comprehensive beneficence of the founder. None can be named more deserving of the appropriation of mankind than the . . . Map (db m211392) HM
50 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Joseph Henry[Founding of the Smithsonian Institution]
Modern civilization depends on science…James Smithson was well aware that knowledge should not be viewed as existing in isolated parts, but as a whole each portion of which throws light on all the other and that the tendency of all is to improve . . . Map (db m211393) HM
51 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Legacy of WarStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On August 24, 1814, the British brought the war to the streets of Washington. After soundly defeating the Americans at nearby Bladensburg, enemy soldiers invaded the Nation's Capital—burning the President's House, U.S. Capitol, and other public . . . Map (db m74939) HM
52 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Lincoln Memorial
[Dedication by Royal Cortissoz, above the statue by sculptor Daniel Chester French:] "In this temple as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." [Inscription . . . Map (db m28607) HM
53 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Live Oaks: A Gathering Place
Welcome to the Reading Grove This space provides a place to meet, rest, read, and reflect. Live oaks have long harbored gatherings, from religious services and classes to community celebrations. Witness Trees Trees that were . . . Map (db m143315) HM
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54 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Live Oaks: A Symbol of Strength
Building the Nation The use of live oaks played a critical role in helping the nation grow from a colony to what it became—the United States of America. Ships were an essential means of transportation for moving people and products, and . . . Map (db m143312) HM
55 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Live Oaks: Specimens of Global, Scholarly and Public Research
Early Conservation Efforts In the past, live oaks were so valuable to shipbuilding and U.S. national security that in the early 1800s Congress passed laws to prevent them from being harvested illegally. The U.S. government also purchased and . . . Map (db m143310) HM
56 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Lock Keeper’s HouseFormerly the Eastern Terminal of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal — Erected about 1835 —
The canal passed along the present line of B Street in front of this house emptying into Tiber Creek and the Potomac River.Map (db m111529) HM
57 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Making A Modern Museum
The National Museum of American History opened to the public as the Museum of History and Technology in 1964. The architectural firm McKim, Mead & White designed the building as a contemporary take on surrounding beaux-arts and classical structures. . . . Map (db m111540) HM
58 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — MemoryCommon Ground: Our American Garden
Native communities and newcomers have shared plants and adapted them for their own personal use. Many plants native to the Americas have been used for food and fiber and honored as elements of cultural heritage. People brought plants as heirlooms . . . Map (db m211385) HM
59 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — MemoryCommon Ground: Our American Garden
Native communities and newcomers have shared plants and adapted them for their own personal use. Many plants native to the Americas have been used for food and fiber and honored as elements of cultural heritage. People brought plants as heirlooms . . . Map (db m211395) HM
60 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Ornamental onionAllium species and hybrids — Amaryllis family, Northern Hemisphere —
Alliums include edible onions, garlic, leeks, and chives. Plant explorers have also collected non-edible or "ornamental" varieties with globe-like flowers from around the world to breed new sizes and colors for gardens. Did you know that . . . Map (db m211403) HM
61 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Petrified WoodAraucarioxylon Arizonicum Knowlton — Triassic Period —
About 200 million years old Found near Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona Contributors: Mr. and Mrs. James M. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Zuhl City of Holbrook, ArizonaMap (db m54063) HM
62 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Pioneering Plants[Ginkgo biloba]
A Long-Lived Species The graceful ginkgo tree, with its distinctive fan-shaped leaves, lines urban streets all over the world. Ginkgo biloba is the sole survivor of an ancient seed-plant lineage that first appeared 200 million . . . Map (db m164282) HM
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63 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Public Art for a Modern MuseumSmithsonian National Museum of American History — Kenneth E. Behring Center —
The Museum of History and Technology (later the National Museum of American History) was the first example of modernist architecture on the National Mall when it opened in 1964. Architect Walker Cain envisioned a landscape plan that would include . . . Map (db m111531) HM
64 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Renovating the FountainSmithsonian National Museum of American History — Kenneth E. Behring Center —
The Constitution Avenue fountain, installed in 1967, will be undergoing renovations through 2020. On completion, all of the fountain's original components will be fully functional. The renovation will also contribute to the Smithsonian's sustainable . . . Map (db m111538) HM
65 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Sheltering Branches
The Live Oak Look up. The branches above you belong to the Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana), also known simply as the live oak. This tree gets its name because it's evergreen; unlike other oaks, it doesn't lose its leaves in . . . Map (db m143309) HM
66 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Sheltering Branches
The Live Oak Look up. The branches above you belong to the Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana), also known simply as the live oak. This tree gets its name because it's evergreen; unlike other oaks, it doesn't lose its leaves in . . . Map (db m211382) HM
67 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — SneezewoodHelenium autumnale — Aster family, North America —
This long-blooming native perennial puts on a spectacular show from July to October. Sneezewood does not derive its common name from the effects of pollen. Rather, Menominee Indians dried and crushed this plant into a fine powder called "snuff" . . . Map (db m164287) HM
68 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Solomon G. Brown
Solomon G. Brown (1829-1906), the Smithsonian’s first African-American employee, retired in 1906 after 54 years of service. Brown, well-known for his lectures on natural history, was also an avid poet and Anacostia community leader. . . . Map (db m70118) HM
69 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — The American Elm that Grew Along with America
This American elm (Ulmus Americana) is one of the oldest and most majestic trees on the Smithsonian grounds. It was planted around 1850, well before the opening of the National Museum of Natural History in 1910. Known as the Smithsonian . . . Map (db m113994) HM
70 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — The Canal Connection
President George Washington commissioned Pierre L'Enfant to design the Capital City in 1790. The L'Enfant Plan included a system of canals to transport heavy goods at a time when roads and streets were few and muddy. The Washington City Canal . . . Map (db m211) HM
71 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — The German-American Friendship Garden
The German-American Friendship Garden 1683-1983 commemorates 300 years of German immigration and contributions to America and symbolizes the friendship between the German and American peopleMap (db m114162) HM
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72 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — The German-American Friendship Garden
The German-American Friendship Garden 1683 - 1983 commemorates 300 years of German immigration and contributions to America and symbolizes the friendship between the German and American peopleMap (db m234006) HM
73 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — The Washington City Canal
Completed in 1815, the canal extended east of this point along the line of Constitution Avenue and south around the Capitol with branches leading into the Anacostia River.Map (db m210) HM
74 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Triceratops horridusBronze cast of prototype, USNM 517431
Triceratops roamed northwestern North America 70-65 million years ago, when the climate was much warmer and wetter. It dined on plants that included relatives of those you see here. This cast was created from the skull of our . . . Map (db m113990) HM
75 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Vietnam Veterans MemorialNational Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty and country of the men and women of the armed forces of the United States who served in America's longest war. By virtue of its design, the memorial inspires a . . . Map (db m212) HM
76 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Vietnam Women's Memorial
[Memorial features no inscription]Map (db m211263) WM
77 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Washington City Canal on the Tiber Creek
Beginning in 1815, a water transport canal was opened joining the Potomac river and the Anacostia river, then known as the Eastern Branch. The Washington Canal brought building supplies for construction of many buildings in the young city. The canal . . . Map (db m105992) HM
78 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Washington MonumentNational Mall and Memorial Parks — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On August 23, 2011, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred 84 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. As the earth shook, the Washington Monument sustained significant damage to many of its marble and granite blocks. Although the monument remains . . . Map (db m70930) HM
79 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Washington: The CityNational Mall and Memorial Parks — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
George Washington shaped many aspects of the nation's capital. He championed placing the capital along the Potomac River then personally selected the site. He chose architect Pierre L'Enfant to design the city. L'Enfant envisioned a capital with . . . Map (db m194169) HM
80 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Washington: The ManNational Mall and Memorial Parks — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
"He was, indeed, in every sense of the words, a wise, a good, and a great man." Thomas Jefferson, January 2, 1814
George Washington shaped the United States in both war and peace. He led the Continental Army . . . Map (db m194168) HM
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81 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Washington: The MonumentNational Mall and Memorial Parks — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and the first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument . . . Map (db m109322) HM
82 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — We Need You!
Native wildflowers are beautiful, but did you know they also help us produce food? We rely on insects to pollinate our vegetable gardens, orchards, and croplands. By planting native flowering plants and grasses in our gardens and near . . . Map (db m164281) HM
83 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Welcome to Our Meadow!
What Is a Meadow? A meadow is more than just an open field. Meadows are diverse, dynamic habitats dominated by herbaceous plants, including native grasses and wildflowers. Why Are Meadows Important? Meadows provide cover, food, . . . Map (db m211404) HM
84 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — What Common Bird Species Live in DC Year-Round?
Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) The 7-inch males are glossy black with dark brown heads. The drab brown females lay their eggs in the nests of other birds. In the past, cowbirds followed bison herds and ate the insects . . . Map (db m211267) HM
85 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — What Common Bird Species Live in DC Year-Round?
Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) The 7-inch males are glossy black with dark brown heads. The drab brown females lay their eggs in the nests of other birds. In the past, cowbirds followed bison herds and ate the insects . . . Map (db m211269) HM
86 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — What Common Bird Species Live in DC Year-Round?
Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) The 7-inch males are glossy black with dark brown heads. The drab brown females lay their eggs in the nests of other birds. In the past, cowbirds followed bison herds and ate the insects . . . Map (db m211270) HM
87 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — "Nature is my religion."Enid A. Haupt
Philanthropist and publishing heiress Enid Annenberg Haupt (1906-2005) donated millions of dollars to support public gardens, horticultural institutions, and other green spaces in Washington, D.C., New York, and around the world.Map (db m110723) HM
88 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — 320th Bomb Group
In memory of WWII Fallen Comrades of 320th Bomb Group Dedication on 40th Anniversary September 11th, 1982 Map (db m113979) WM
89 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — A Common LanguageKathrine Dulin Folger Rose Garden — Smithsonian Gardens —
Plant nomenclature is the naming of plants using the binomial (meaning "two names") system. The Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus introduced this method in 1753. Binomial nomenclature uses Latin to communicate scientific information on a global scale. . . . Map (db m110761) HM
90 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — A Common LanguageKathrine Dulin Folger Rose Garden — Smithsonian Gardens —
Plant nomenclature is the naming of plants using the binomial (meaning "two names") system. The Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus introduced this method in 1753. Binomial nomenclature uses Latin to communicate scientific information on a global scale. . . . Map (db m211332) HM
91 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — A Look Inside the Arts and Industries Building Reported permanently removed
The Arts and Industries Building, the second oldest Smithsonian building, was the first building designed for the National Museum, as the Smithsonian's first museum was known. It was constructed between 1879 and 1881 to meet the need for more . . . Map (db m108904) HM
92 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — A Monumental LegacyNational Mall and Memorial Parks — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior — Reported missing
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument . . . Map (db m194688) HM
93 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — A Monumental LegacyNational Mall and Memorial Parks — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument . . . Map (db m211343) HM
94 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — A National MemorialGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
As an important link between the National Mall and Arlington National Cemetery, the bridge itself is a memorial to those who have given their lives for their country. As the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, numerous dignitaries, . . . Map (db m140991) HM
95 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — Acquired in 1886 by the Department of Living Animals
Acquired in 1886 by the Department of Living Animals, buffalo were penned behind the Smithsonian Castle before being moved to what is now the National Zoological Park. Their presence sparked public interest in the preservation of a vanishing . . . Map (db m110712) HM
96 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — An Apple is a Rose?Kathrine Dulin Folger Rose Garden
In the early 1900s, botanists reclassified the Spirea, Plum, and Apple families as subfamilies within the Rose family. This new categorization was embodied in Robert Frost's poem from 1927:
The Rose Family by Robert Frost . . . Map (db m110772) HM
97 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — Andrew Jackson Downing
This vase was erected by his friends in memory of Andrew Jackson Downing who died July 28, 1852, aged 37 years. He was born, and lived, and died upon the Hudson River. His life was devoted to the improvement of the national taste in . . . Map (db m46600) HM
98 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — Andrew Jackson Downing UrnDesigned in memory of Andrew Jackson Downing by Calvert Vaux, Downing’s architectural partner, 1856 — Carrera marble urn & American marble base and pedestal —
In 1850, Andrew Jackson Downing transformed the Mall into the nation’s first landscaped public park using informal, romantic arrangements of circular carriage drives and plantings of rare American trees. Downing’s design endured until 1934, when . . . Map (db m211336) HM
99 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — Asteroids and Comets
You are standing in the "asteroid belt," a region between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where countless rocks called asteroids orbit the Sun. Every so often icy body called comets pass through this region on their way to the inner solar system. . . . Map (db m110092) HM
100 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — Bald Cypress[Native American Agriculture] — [U.S. Department of Agriculture] —
This tree commemorates the many contributions Native Americans have made to American agriculture, plants domesticated and harvested by Native Americans in the New World still make up a significant proportion of all vegetables produced worldwide. . . . Map (db m47743) HM

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