This marks the first time in almost a century that the general public has been allowed to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and pay their respects on ground that is typically reserved for the sentinels alone. Naturally, the Historic America team seized the opportunity.
Read MoreThe image of United States Marines raising the American flag over the battlefield of Iwo Jima during the height of the Second World War is easily among the most iconic in American memory. In fact, this harrowing silhouette is the at the core of the Marine Corps War Memorial — a monument dedicated to all U.S. Marines that sits just outside the District of Columbia.
Read MoreIndeed it was - once upon a time.
Read MoreSome of you might remember my recent series of posts on tour guide training - all done in an effort to prepare for my first real experience with a group of visiting school kids. Well, that first experience is officially in the books. Interested to hear about it? Here goes.
Read MoreToday I'm privileged to be giving my first solo tour of Arlington National Cemetery. In conjunction with this event, I thought I'd post some interesting facts about this great national shrine - in the hopes that it'll help me remember what the heck I'm talking about. Away we go!
Read MoreIf you remember last week's post, I updated you on my first-of-three-days training with WorldStrides. That means I've got two more days to tell you about!
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