Some War Statues in Washington DC
There is a reason why these men are honoured and depicted on these extravagant statues. They have caused a difference in the wars in the past that without them history had been a very different story.
A Visit to Arlington Cemetery
& The Iwo Jima Statue (US Marine Corps Memorial) and The Pentagon Memorial On a hot summer day, it’s tempting to take the bus that takes you to J.F.Kennedy’s grave and further on to the site of the Unknown Soldiers’ tomb. I much prefer to walk around and explore the many graves and memorials. Every week about 40 or more […]
Buildings in Washington D.C.
It’s enjoyable and free to look at buildings while travelling. In this post, I will show you some photos from a memorable journey to Washington D.C. this summer. For earlier posts on D.C.: George Mason Memorial, Constitution Gardens, The U.S. Navy Memorial and World War II Memorial. Everything is within walking distance, but if you want to see a lot in […]
World War II Memorial
The World War II Memorial, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., commemorates the sacrifice and celebrates the victory of the WWII generation. This memorial, completed in 2004, honours the 16 million who served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II, the more than 400.000 who died and the millions who supported the war effort from the […]
The US Navy Memorial in Washington DC
I dedicate this post to a special blogging friend GPCox, Pacific Paratrooper. Thank you for your faithfulness in following us
Constitution Gardens
And for the support of this Declaration with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our Fortunes and our Honors/ The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
George Mason Memorial
"All men are created equally free and independent, and have certain inherent natural rights..among which are the enjoyment of life, liberty with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety ." -George Mason
Dreaming of a Trip to the Eastern States of America
In front of me, I have two large travel brochures on the USA and an old map from the 1980s. My husband and I can spend about three to four weeks in June and July. We have family in Fairfax Virginia to visit as well as our lovely blogging friend Paula Pederson who will be in Maine. That’s the two […]
Semper Fidelis
This morning I woke up with the words “Semper Fidelis”, and I had the picture in mind of the Marine who is faithfully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Military Cemetry. He will be there day and night in all kind of weather always faithful to his oath. Here is more on the voluntary sentinels who […]
The Great Awakening
People are waking up, hungry for truth to prevail.
It's a second American Revolution and a Great Awakening
From one Heart to Another 