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George
Washington and designer Pierre L’Enfant decided to
locate the Capitol on Jenkins Hill and described the
knoll as "a pedestal waiting for a
monument." On September 18, 1793, Washington
laid the cornerstone, and Congress moved into the
completed north wing of the building in November
1800. During the last 200 years, the Capitol has
been undergoing constant changes. Before the
building was even completed, the British burned the
Capitol on August 24, 1814 during the War of 1812.
Even today, the Capitol is still undergoing change
and will feature a new visitor’s center in 2005.
Makes
a memorable gift or a great addition to your own
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United
States Capitol
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Item #NPT12
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Washington DC
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The
Washington Monument was erected in memory of George
Washington, the nation's first President. Designed
by Robert Mills, this structure stands five hundred
fifty-five feet tall. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic
view of the city of Washington as well as parts of
Maryland and Virginia from the monument's
observation platform located a the five hundred foot
level. Limited Edition to 4000.
Key
is located in the little cherry trees close to the
big cherry tree.
9 ¼
"W x 5 ½ "H x 1"D
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Washington Monument
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Item #NPT08
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Washington DC
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The
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC "The
Wall" was erected in 1982 to honor those lost
to the Vietnam War. Carved in the black granite
panels are the names of the 56,196 who never
returned.
Key
is located on the brick in the far right corner
bottom.
Size:
3 ¾ Wide X 5 ¾ High X 1 Deep
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Vietnam
Memorial
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Washington DC
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The
cornerstone for the White House was laid on
October 13, 1792. It quickly became the scene for
many great moments in American history. Yet, it is
more than a museum or an object of historical
interest. Every president since John Adams called
it "home." Plans for the house were
drawn by Irish-born architect James Hoban. He also
supervised its construction and re-construction
after the British burned it in 1814. Generally,
people referred to it as the "President’s
House," or the "President’s
Palace." Early on, though, it became the
"White House" because of the color paint
used to cover the sandstone walls during
construction.
Key
is located on the right side next to the bottom
window in between the tree and the column.
9
½ "W x 5 "H x 1"D
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White
House
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Washington DC
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A
gift in 1886 from the people of France to the
people of the United States, the Statue of Liberty
has become a universal symbol of freedom. The
151-foot high statue’s full name is
"Liberty Enlightening the World."
Engraved on her base is Emma Lazarus’s poem
which begins, Give me your tired, your poor."
Key
is located on the brick area on the level above
the base.
Size:
5 ¼ Wide X 9 ¾ High X 1/2Deep
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Statue
of Liberty
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Item #NPT02
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New York City
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Independence
Hall was constructed between 1732 and 1756 as the
State House of the Province of Pennsylvania, and
was the birthplace of the concept for a United
States of America. It was designed by lawyer,
Andrew Hamilton, and is considered a fine example
of Georgian architecture. In the Assembly Room of
the Hall, the Second Continental Congress
appointed Washington commander-in-chief of the
Continental Army, in 1775. Also in that room, the
Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4,
1776 and the Constitution was written in 1787. The
building has been restored wherever possible to
its original late 18th century appearance.
Independence Hall is designated a World Heritage
Site.
Key
is located on the door. Size:
7 Wide X 7 ¼ High X 1 Deep
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Independence
Hall
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Item #NPT04
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The
Jefferson Memorial dedicated on December 15, 1938,
was designed by John Russell Pope. Its circular
plan is based upon the Roman Pantheon. Located in
West Potomac Park, the memorial overlooks the
Tidal Basin. The Memorial Room contains a
nineteen-foot statue of Jefferson created by
sculptor Rudolph Evans. The statue stands on a
pedestal of Black Minnesota granite. Jefferson's
most famous writings are engraved on the four
interior walls. Above the main entrance is a
bas-relief depicting Jefferson reading the
Declaration of Independence. Edition Limit 4000.
Key
is located on the right side of the green tree.
Size:
9 1/4" Wide X 5" High X 1" Deep
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Jefferson
Memorial
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Item #NPT09
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Washington DC
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