Visitor Sites - Washington D.C
The White House
The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States.
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
202-456-7041
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"White House." Online Photo. Visitingdc.com 4 May 2009.
Lafayette Square
Seven-acre park located directly north of the White House on H Street between 15th and 17th Street NW. Named in honor of General Lafayette of France. 'Lafayette Square, Washington D.C.'
Online Photo. 1 Nov. 2007. Waymarking.com 4 May 2009.
The Kennedy Center
Both a memorial to President John F. Kennedy and a national center for the performing arts. Opened in 1971.
2700 F St., NW
1-800-444-1324
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Lawrence, Jeanne. “The Kennedy Center by Night.” Online Photo. 28 June 2005. NewYorkSocialDiary.com 4 May 2009.
Organization of American States Building (OAS)
Headquarters of the international organization and the world’s oldest regional organization. Members consist of the 35 independent states of the Americas.
17th St. & Constitution Ave., NW
202-458-3000
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Ainsworth, Steven. "Organization of the American States, Building" Online Photo. 23 May 2007. PBase.com 4 May 2009.
National Archives Building
Located north of the National Mall on Constitution Ave., it holds the original copies of the 3 main influential documents of the United States and its government: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Constitution Ave. between 7th and 9th Sts., NW
202-357-5000
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"National Archives Building." Online Photo. 2005. Nhhistory.org 4 May 2009.
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