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                <title>Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The statue of the famous raising of the flag on Mt Suribachi, Iwo Jima, is walking distance from Arlington Cemetery and Rosslyn Metro. Go on Saturday and speak to Marine veteran Gordon F Ward, who fought and was injured on Iwo Jima, and now volunteers his time on Saturdays to speak to tourists and school groups about Marine history. There is also a great view back down the National Mall, with the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Capitol Building all in a line.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Lafayette Park</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A lovely inner city park with imposing horseback statue of Andrew Jackson, and an excellent view of the White House north side. It's worth (for the lefties among us!) talking to Concepcion or Thomas, who maintain a 24/7 peace vigil opposite the White House and have been there non-stop since 1981.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Arlington Cemetery</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[For a standback view of the whole city, cross the Potomac river and climb the hill at the national military cemetery. On the way you can pay your respects at JFK���s memorial.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The top of the Washington monument</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The best vantage point to take in the majesty of the Mall, with Congress at one end, the Lincoln Memorial at the other, and the White House off to the North.]]></description>
                
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