WW2 Memorial and reflecting pool leading to Washington Monument

Washington DC, The Capital!

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October 13th 2009
Washignton DC and our first few nights camping, 31st September - 2nd October An early start was required with a full day planned ahead. First stop was the Washington Monument, about a 15 minutes (or in our case a 10 miute run) as running a little late! However we got there in time for the 9am tour. Security were not too impressed with Doddys attempts at a joke of us having to line up against ... read more

North America » United States

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more