Freed black slaves raised the funds to erect this 1876 memorial, which portrays the snapping of slavery’s chains as Abraham Lincoln proffers the Emancipation Proclamation.
Emancipation Memorial
Washington, DC
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Mount Vernon
13.56 MILES
One of America's most visited historic sites, Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington.
National Air and Space Museum
1.58 MILES
The legendary exhibits at the National Air and Space Museum include the Wright brothers' flyer, Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St…
National Gallery of Art
1.58 MILES
Two buildings. Hundreds of masterpieces. Infinite enjoyment. It's easy to spend a full day at the National Gallery of Art, which showcases a whole range…
Lincoln Memorial
3.21 MILES
Anchoring the National Mall's west end is the hallowed shrine to Abraham Lincoln, who gazes across the Reflecting Pool beneath his neoclassical, Doric…
National Museum of African American History & Culture
2.27 MILES
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US Capitol
1 MILES
Since 1800, this is where the legislative branch of American government (ie Congress) has met to write the country's laws.
White House
2.54 MILES
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Arlington National Cemetery
4 MILES
Sprawling across hills above the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia, Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for America’s most revered…