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December 17, 2015

“I Cannot Live Without Books” Touring the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is in downtown DC, just behind the Capitol building (next to the Supreme Court). The LOC spans multiple buildings, but the one open for free tours is the Jefferson Building. The historic building now houses many exhibits, as well as a concert hall and a public reading … [Read more...] about “I Cannot Live Without Books” Touring the Library of Congress

Library of Congress "Ignorance is the curse of God",  free tours,  The Library of Congress,  Thomas Jefferson

March 23, 2011

Reasons I Love DC

Yesterday evening my husband and I went for a walk around the tidal basin, stopping for a while at the Jefferson Memorial. I loved seeing: ~ The cherry blossoms in the early stages. They are not only iconic, but also beautiful. ~ Groups of high schoolers in their spirit-wear, walking along in … [Read more...] about Reasons I Love DC

Washington DC quotations on the Jefferson Memorial,  the cherry blossoms around the tidal basin,  Thomas Jefferson

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