Welcome to Washington, D.C.
Our nation’s capital is full of landmarks. They honor important Americans. They also tell the story of our country’s history. Here are a few famous landmarks. Which one would you like to visit?
CAMERON DAVIDSON—GETTY IMAGESMartin Luther King Jr. fought for equal rights. This memorial honors him.
DIANE39—GETTY IMAGESThe Lincoln Memorial is a monument honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president.
PHILIP JAMES CORWIN—GETTY IMAGESVisitors pay tribute to fallen U.S. soldiers at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
ANTHONY MEDINA—EVEEM/GETTY IMAGESThe Washington Monument honors George Washington, our first president.