Vietnam Veterans Memorial
November 30, 2009 / 0 Comments


Vietnam Veterans Memorial

About the Monument The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a national war memorial in Washington, D.C. It stands as a symbol of America’s honor and recognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War. It pays tribute to the members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War and who died in service or are still unaccounted for. This is perhaps one of the most famous memorials in the world. The memorial caused a stir when it was first unveiled in 1982 because of its unusual, but profoundly beautiful design. The monument is dedicated to honor the “courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty and country” of all who answered the call to serve during the longest war in U.S. history. The names of more than 58,000 men and women who gave their lives or remain missing are inscribed on the black  [...] 


National Gallery, Washington DC
November 26, 2009 / 0 Comments


National Gallery, Washington DC

The national art Gallery is located on the National Mall in Washington DC. It has got the pride of being the national museum for art. The museum was first opened in the year 1937 and there is no entrance fee if you want to visit the museum. It was construction with funds donated by Andrew W. Mellon and built by the passing of a joint resolution by the United States Congress. Andrew W. Mellon donated a huge amount of art collection to the museum. The collections of the museum also include many donations of art works did by various artists such as Ailsa Mellon Bruce, Paul Mellon. Samuel Henry Kress, Lessing J. Rosenwald, Chester Dale. Rush Harrison Kress, Joseph E. Widener, Peter Arrell Brown Widener. The collection of medals, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture, photographs, prints and drawing will surely give you an idea about the development  [...]