Spirit Of 76 Flashcards
How many names are inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall?
58,280
This war memorial depicts soldiers on patrol along with a wall that depicts veterans from that war
Korean War Memorial
It is the corporate headquarters for Amtrak
Union Station
What is the name of the street where we will be visiting to do our souvenir shopping?
10th street
In what order on the Vietnam Memorial are the names inscribed?
Chronological order as they die
Once the US government confiscated Arlington, what did they use it for?
A cemetery
This war memorial is in honor of the thousands of marines who lost their lives to take the South Pacific Islands from the Japanese
Iwo Jime
The word that means building
Capital
Martha Washington’s great grandson once was the owner of present day Arlington
True
Sixty five thousand visitors pass through the doors of this place daily
Union Station
What fort was being bombed when the STAR SPANGLED BANNER was being written?
Fort McHenery
What war was going on when the STAR SPANGLED BANNER was being written?
War of 1812
In Arlington, he has a simple white cross to his memory.
Robert Kennedy
Where would on find the Hope Diamond on display?
Natural History Museum
What drama was Lincoln watching when he was shot?
Our American Cousin
Over what issue did the government confiscate Arlington?
Civil war
What portrait was saved from the White House by Dolly Madison during the War of 1812?
Portrait of George Washington
What type of tree was given by the Japanese to Washington, D.C.?
Cherry blossoms
What river runs through the capital city?
Potomac River
Who shot Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
What continent was Busch Gardens themed around?
Europe
How many steps do the guards at the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers take?
21
What is the name of the elephant found in the middle of the Natural History Museum?
Jumbo the Elephant
What is the name of the theater where Lincoln was shot?
Fords Theater
Which war is not represented at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers ?
Vietnam
Who sold his personal library to congress to restart the Library of Congress?
Thomas Jefferson
How many flags surround the Washington Monument?
50
What is the name of the dome on the capital building?
Rotunda
What is the name of the house where Lincoln died?
Peterson house
This presidential memorial is 5 acres long and is divided into sections according to HIS four terms As US president
Franklin D. Rosevelt
How tall is the Washington Monument?
555.5
This memorial consist of 36 columns, one for each state that was preserved in the Union, and a statue of the president who preserved the Union.
Lincoln Memorial
Prior to moving to D.C., what city was the temporary capital city?
Philadelphia
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
What states gave land to form D.C.?
Virginia and Maryland
What was going on in our country that stopped the construction of the Washington Monument at 150 feet?
The Civil War
How many statues is each state allowed to have in the Statuary Hall?
2 from each state
Where would one go to see the original Star Spangled Banner flag?
American History Museum
In what museum can you find Emmett Till’s casket, a segregated train car, and a slave shack?
African American History Museum
In what Museum can you find Micheal Jordan’s 1996 NBA Finals jersey and a vest worn by Jimi Hendrix?
African American History Museum
The capital building was torched during which war?
War of 1812
The World War Two Memorial is most well known for what feature found in its center?
Fountains
What is the location where we exit the Metro from Arlington?
Capital South
What Museum is dedicated to the memory of 6 million Jews who were killed systematically during World War 2?
Holocaust Museum
Who was the first Postmaster General and has a statue in front of the Old Post Office Pavilion?
Ben Franklin
What grave in the Arlington Cemetery is noted by an Eternal Flame?
John F. Kennedy
What is the approximate population of Washington DC?
650,000
He painted “The Apotheosis of Washington” inside the capitol.
Constotinie Baramede
What is the name of the headquarters for the national armed forces?
The Pentagon
Where is Pierre Charles L ‘Enfant buried?
Arlington cemetery
What is the name of the statue on top of the capital building?
The Statue of Freedom
Writings from this document can be found engraved in the walls of the Jefferson memorial.
Declaration of Independence
Why does the capital city lie in a diamond shape?
So each corner points in a cardinal direction
How tall is the Statue of Freedom?
19 1/2 feet
George Curtis inherited Arlington from his father. The daughter of Mr. Curtis married….
Robert E. Lee
What body of water does the Jefferson memorial overlook?
Tidal Baisin
What are the original dimensions of the capital city?
100miles squared
The ship’s anchor and mast can be seen at Arlington.
USS Maine
What is the Lee Custis Mansion in Arlington called today?
John F. Kennedy
Where would one find dinosaur fossils displayed?
Natural History Museum
Which two presidents are buried in Arlington?
John F. Kennedy
Howard Tap
He was the chief engineer to design the capital city.
Pierre Charles L ‘Efant
Which Smithsonian Museum is the most heavily attended?
Air and Space Museum
During what World War was the Pentagon built?
World War 2
He laid the cornerstone of the capital building.
George Washington
Where would one go to see the original clothing and personal belongings that Lincoln was carrying in the day he was shot?
Lincoln’s Museum at Fords Theater
What year did Congress move to Washington DC?
1800’s
Where would one find the Gutenberg Bible, famous speeches, and the copyright office of Washington DC?
Library of Congress
Where will one find the history of man’s flight on display?
Air and Space Museum
What street will one not find in Washington DC?
J street
In what wing of the capital building does the House of Representatives meet?
South wing
