Penn Quarter in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Extra Mile
— Points of Light Volunteer Pathway —
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015
1. The Extra Mile Marker
Two Journeys Lie Ahead.
One is the tangible journey of visiting this monument and taking inspiration from the noble achievements of the men and women honored by the bronze medallions that form the pathway ahead.
The other — less tangible — is the journey of life. Fate and self-determination shape this journey, and together give meaning to one's time on earth.
The two journey's meet when one chooses to set aside self-interest and go the extra mile to help others.
This monument tells the story of great Americans who, through their caring and personal sacrifice, reached out to others, building their dreams into movements that have helped people across America and around the world. Each bronze medallion chronicles a chapter in that story, showing how volunteering has helped build out Nation and demonstrating that one person can, indeed, make the world a better place.
The Extra Mile was created in the spirit of the mission of the Points of Light Foundation and in grateful tribute to its founder, George Bush, 41st President of the United States, and Barbara Bush for their support of volunteer service as a means of solving serious social problems.
Dedicated October 14, 2005
John A. Johansen —
this page online
Points of Light Foundation
Robert K. Goodwin — President and CEO
Steven L. Miller — Chairman
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Points of Light Volunteer Pathway, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #41 George H.W. Bush series lists.
Location. 38° 53.796′ N, 77° 2.01′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 15th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1494 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hotel Washington (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Edgar J. Helms (a few steps from this marker); The United States Treasury (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Douglass 1817 - 1895 (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Commerce to Commemoration (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Harris 1868 - 1947
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2015
2. The Extra Mile Marker - Honorees
Edgar J. Helms, Frederick Douglas, Paul Harris, Edgar Allen, Clara Barton, Millard & Linda Fuller, Ernest Kent Coulter, Booker T. Washington, William Edwin Hall, Ballington & Maud Booth, Melvin Jones, William D. Boyce, Juliette Gordon Low, Martin Luther King, jr., Helen Keller, Cesar Chavez, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Harriet Tubman, Luther & Charlotte Gulick, W.E.B. DuBois & Mary White Ovington, Dorothea Dix, Susan B. Anthony, Jane Addams, Ida Wells-Barnett
Also see . . . The Extra Mile. Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 15, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015
3. The Extra Mile Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015
4. The Extra Mile
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015
5. The Extra Mile
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 623 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 15, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
