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Korean War Veterans Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial is a monument in Washington, D.C., that honors Americans who served in the Korean War (1950-1953). It stands on the National Mall. The memorial includes 19 large statues of American combat troops in the Korean War, a circular Pool of Remembrance, and a commemorative mural wall. More »

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Camp David

Camp David is the official retreat of the president of the United States. It lies in a heavily... More >>

Capitol, United States

Capitol, United States, is the building where Congress meets. It stands on Capitol Hill in... More >>

Empire State Building

Empire State Building is a famous landmark in New York City. It was the tallest building in the... More >>

Federal Hall

Federal Hall, in New York City, was the first Capitol of the United States under the... More >>

Four Corners

Four Corners is the only place in the United States where four states meet. Arizona, Colorado,... More >>

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial honors Franklin D. Roosevelt, who led the United States... More >>

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods is a scenic park near Colorado Springs, Colo. The park covers an area of over... More >>

Gateway Arch

Gateway Arch, in St. Louis, Missouri, is the tallest monument in the United States. The arch,... More >>

Geodetic center of North America

Geodetic, jee uh DEHT ihk, center of North America is located at the Meades Ranch Triangulation... More >>

Geographic center of North America

Geographic center of North America is in Pierce County, North Dakota, just southwest of Rugby. A... More >>

Geographic center of the United States

Geographic center of the United States is in South Dakota, about 17 miles (27 kilometers) west of... More >>

Getty Center

Getty Center is a complex of six buildings devoted to the fine arts and humanities. The center... More >>

Graceland

Graceland, in Memphis, Tennessee, is the former home of rock music star Elvis Presley, who died... More >>

Greenfield Village

Greenfield Village is a collection of about 100 historic buildings in Dearborn, Michigan. Henry... More >>

Independence Hall

Independence Hall, or Old State House, is the most famous building in Philadelphia, and the scene... More >>


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