Hey guys! Here is the word from D.C.. First we got up at 6:00 o'clock, ugh! Then we went to Arlington National Cemetery where we saw the Changing of the Guard. It is a very special ceremony where they switch out the guards that guard the tomb. It is a very serious ceremony and everything is perfectly counted out in 21's. It was cool but very serious.
Then we went to the Pentagon Memorial. That is where we saw the memorial created to remember the 9/11 victims. It was styled in a very unique way where you can figure out how the person died, either in the plane or the Pentagon. Each victim had their own bench and reflecting pool. We also couldn't take pictures of the Pentagon for security reasons.
After that we headed to the Iwo Jima Memorial. If you don't know what Iwo Jima is, it was one of the last battles in World War II. This would basically assure the United States and Allies to win the war. It was huge! The coolest part about it was if you walked in a circle around it, it would look like they were actually raising the flag. It was actually in Virginia, not D.C.. I got some really cool pics!
After our beautiful, and pleasant lunch we headed for The Museum of American History. There were losts of sections and exhibits. Such as pop culture, history of African Americans, Star Spangled Banner, Abe Lincoln's Hat. Then to the Natural History Museum to see the Hope Diamond.
Had dinner at the mall with 5 floors, then back to the hotel to go swimming.
Delaney and Sydney
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