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National treasures, American history and international politics take center stage in the U.S. capital city. 

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. 

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

Epic words, exceptional architecture, and an inspirational view combine in this stirring tribute to America’s 16th president.

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

Epic words, exceptional architecture, and an inspirational view combine in this stirring tribute to America’s 16th president.

Epic words, exceptional architecture, and an inspirational view combine in this stirring tribute to America’s 16th president.

Epic words, exceptional architecture, and an inspirational view combine in this stirring tribute to America’s 16th president.

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

Epic words, exceptional architecture, and an inspirational view combine in this stirring tribute to America’s 16th president.