National Harbor in Fort Washington in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Andrews Air Force Base
Since World War II, Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, Maryland has been known for its special mission — the air transport of senior U.S. government officials, foreign heads of state and other visiting dignitaries. During John F. Kennedy's administration, Andrews became the Home of "Air Force One," the official presidential aircraft.
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President and Mrs. George W. Bush walk to Air Force One with Barney and Sot before departing to Texas in June of 2001.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Government & Politics • Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 2001.
Location. 38° 47.559′ N, 77° 1.454′ W. Marker is in Fort Washington, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is in the National Harbor. Marker can be reached from Capital Beltway (Interstate 95) west of National Harbor Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxon Hill MD 20745, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hyattsville (here, next to this marker); College Park (here, next to this marker); The Growth of the Black Middle Class (here, next to this marker); The Founding of Maryland
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More about this marker. The marker is located in Potomac River Waterfront Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
