Wikitravel - Changes related to "Washington, D.C./Georgetown" [en]

Washington, D.C.

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‎Embassies:

Arlington (Virginia)

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‎See:

Washington, D.C./National Mall

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Washington, D.C./West End

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-* [[Image:ku-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Kuwait" alt="" directions="" address="2940 Tilden St NW" phone="+1 202 966-0702" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price=""></listing>
+* [[Image:ku-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Kuwait" alt="" directions="" address="2940 Tilden St NW" phone="+1 202 966-0702" email="" fax="" url="http://www.kuwaitembassy.us" hours="" price=""></listing>
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 Many people come to Arlington as part of a trip to [[Washington, D.C.]].  Still, Arlington itself is home to several destinations including the following:
-* <see name="Arlington National Cemetery" alt="" address="Memorial Dr" directions="" phone="+1 703 607-8000" url="http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/" hours="1 Apr–30 Sep 8AM-7PM daily, 1 Oct–30 March 8AM-5PM daily" price="Free" lat="" long="">Just across the Potomac River from [[Washington, D.C.]], adjacent to the Pentagon, this national military cemetery includes John F. Kennedy's tomb and the house of General Robert E. Lee. Visitors can watch the changing of the guard ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Oct-March every hour, Apr-Sep every half hour. If you want to explore the entire cemetery, which is enormous and hilly, in a short amount of time, take the Tourmobile tour [http://www.tourmobile.com/tours_arlington.php] (Adult: $8.50; Children: $4.25). There is also a large parking garage that is a good place to dump your car and then catch the subway or Tourmobile into D.C.</see>
+* <see name="Arlington National Cemetery" alt="" address="Memorial Dr" directions="" phone="+1 703 607-8000" url="http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/" hours="1 Apr–30 Sep 8AM-7PM daily, 1 Oct–30 March 8AM-5PM daily" price="Free" lat="" long="">Just across the Potomac River from [[Washington, D.C.]], adjacent to the Pentagon, this national military cemetery includes John F. Kennedy's tomb and the house of General Robert E. Lee. Visitors can watch the changing of the guard ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Oct-March every hour, Apr-Sep every half hour. If you want to explore the entire cemetery, which is enormous and hilly, in a short amount of time, take the Tourmobile tour [http://www.tourmobile.com/tours_arlington.php] (Adult: $8.50; Children: $4.25). There is also a large parking garage that is a good place to dump your car and then catch the subway or Tourmobile into D.C. Also, [http://www.citywalkingguide.com/washingtondc download and print the City Walking Guide to Washington DC] to help you explore Arlington National Cemetery.</see>
 [[File:Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery.jpg|thumb|270px|Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery]]

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 [[Image:Lincoln Memorial by night.jpg|thumb|370px|print=lead|Lincoln illuminated and presiding over the Mall]]
-The '''National Mall''' [http://nps.gov/mall/] is the monumental green space at the heart of [[Washington, D.C.]], the heart of the national psyche, and the heart of civic America.  This national treasure stretches for two miles just south of the White House, from the U.S. Capitol Building in the east to the Lincoln Memorial and Potomac River on the west. The park is home to the '''Smithsonian''', a huge collection of the nation's best (and free) museums, as well as most of the country's most famous memorials and monuments. It is the number-one destination for visitors in the city, and one of the biggest destinations in the country.
+The '''National Mall''' [http://nps.gov/mall/] is the monumental green space at the heart of [[Washington, D.C.]], the heart of the national psyche, and the heart of civic America.  This national treasure stretches for two miles just south of the White House, from the U.S. Capitol Building in the east to the Lincoln Memorial and Potomac River on the west. The park is home to the '''Smithsonian''', a huge collection of the nation's best (and free) museums, as well as most of the country's most famous memorials and monuments. It is the number-one destination for visitors in the city, and one of the biggest destinations in the country. [http://www.citywalkingguide.com/washingtondc Download and print the City Walking Guides to Washington DC] to help you explore the city and the National Mall.
 ==Understand==

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 Built starting in 1792, and first residence for the nation's second president, John Adams, the '''White House''' has been the residence and office for each presidency since. The building's chief architect, James Hoban, an Irishman, left a nationalistic mark on the U.S., modeling the President's home after Ireland's National Parliament building in [[Dublin]]. While Hoban's vision has survived the past 200+ years, including the 1814 fire set by invading British forces, the interior has hardly been static. As it is, after all, the president's house, each president has taken the liberty of various redecoratings, expansions, and additions—the entire East Wing, for example, was added only during the Coolidge Administration. The last major renovation occurred under Truman, but much of the antiques, artwork, and decorating styles you'll see today come courtesy of the First Wife of renowned taste, Jackie Kennedy.
-President Jefferson opened the White House to the public, and it has remained so during peacetime (with varying restrictions) ever since. Following the attacks of September 11th, tours have been available only for groups of ten or more, and these must be requested up to six months in advance through your congressman if you're a US citizen, or through your country's embassy in Washington D.C. if you're a foreigner. Note that the standard tours focus on the social/residential part of the White House—the East Wing, rather than the working West Wing. You can see the front door from Lafayette Square on the north side, and the back (the more famous curved facade) from the Ellipse on the south side. Political demonstrations typically take place at the front, though larger ones have been known to encircle the fence. Reservations must be made at least one month prior to the date you wish to visit. It's worth visiting if only to see the exterior.
+President Jefferson opened the White House to the public, and it has remained so during peacetime (with varying restrictions) ever since. Following the attacks of September 11th, tours have been available only for groups of ten or more, and these must be requested up to six months in advance through your congressman if you're a US citizen, or through your country's embassy in Washington D.C. if you're a foreigner. Note that the standard tours focus on the social/residential part of the White House—the East Wing, rather than the working West Wing. Please note that as of May 2013, all tours have been suspended indefinitely due to budget cuts. You can see the front door from Lafayette Square on the north side, and the back (the more famous curved facade) from the Ellipse on the south side. Political demonstrations typically take place at the front, though larger ones have been known to encircle the fence. Reservations must be made at least one month prior to the date you wish to visit. It's worth visiting if only to see the exterior.
 ===The Ellipse===