Презентация на тему Washington D С Places of Interest

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The Nation’s Capital
Washington, D.C.

In 1800, Washington was established as the Capital of the United States of America.
A small governing body moved from Philadelphia to Washington to carefully plan the young republics new capital.
Starting from a frontier-like town, it has gradually become to the metropolitan community we know today.
History

Places of Interest
Washington Memorial
National Air and Space Museum
The White House
The Capitol Building
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Cathedral

The Capitol Building
The Capitol Building, whose cornerstone was laid in 1793 by then President George Washington, is the symbol of American government.

The Capitol Building
Completed in 1865 by Constantino Brumidi, the Frescoe covers the 4, 664 square feet inside the dome of the Capitol Building.
Deemed as one of the most stately buildings in the world, it is constructed of Massachusetts marble and Virginia sandstone, with a cast iron dome to complete the building.

The White House
Was originally designed by James Hoban. Construction began in 1792 and was completed in 1800.

The White House
The president meets members from the Office of Homeland Security and other White House staff in the Oval Office.
The State Dining Room is currently used for formal dining.

Lincoln Memorial
Modeled on the Greek Parthenon, the Lincoln Memorial was designed by Henry Bacon and completed in 1922.
Its 36 columns represent the number of states in the Union at the time of Lincoln’s assassination in 1865.

Lincoln Memorial
In the center hall of the structure sits a 19-foot tall statue of Abraham Lincoln.
The memorial is located at the west end of the Mall on the banks of the Potomac River and is the site of many historical events, such as the Dr. Martin Luther King “I have a dream” speech.

Museums
The national Museum of American History
Exhibits the cultural, technological and industrial developments of the US, from the colonial era to present day.
National Air and Space Museum
The 23 galleries here trace the history of flight from Kitty Hawk to the current exploration of space. It is the most visited museum in the world.

Washington Cathedral
“House of Prayer for all People” is built of Indiana limestone without the use of steel in its construction.

Washington Monument
Stands 555 feet high
Was built in memory of George Washington the nation’s first President.
Was designed by Roberts Mills
Has an observation platform at the 5oo foot

Welcome
Washington D.C.
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Список использованных источников
Washington D.C. The Nation’s Capital – Published by Coffman Publications, 1612 Ladd St. silver Spring, MD 20902
Статья «Sights in Washington, DC»
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/washington-dc/sights
Изображения Таймс-сквер:
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4. Изображения Капитолия:
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Изображения купола Капитолия
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Изображения Белого Дома
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Изображение Овального кабинета
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Изображение Обеденной комнаты Белого Дома
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Изображение Мемориала Линкольна
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Изображение Статуи Линкольна
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Изображение Национального музея естественной истории
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Изображение Национального музея авиации и космонавтики
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Изображение Вашингтонского кафедрального собора
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