Washington DC - At Christmas

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The White House

Catherine and I took vacation time and went to see Washington DC at Christmas using free air miles from Southwest airlines. I have been to Washington DC many times on business and for pleasure and Catherine visited there once without me, but we had never been there together.

The United States Capital Building

You can see the "People's Tree" in front of the Capital Building.

Union Station Washington DC

Union Station Washington DC - Replica of the Liberty Bell

Christmas tree inside the Union Station


Memorial to Amtrak crews that lost their lives

This memorial inside the Union Station in Washington DC includes the name of my Uncle Ernest L. Russ. I knew him as Uncle Rascal. His name is third on the far right hand column.

The United States Capital Building at Night

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Christmas Tree outside the White House

The White House

Arlington National Cemetery - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Thomas Jefferson National Memorial



Thomas Jefferson National Memorial

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The White House

If you would like to see more pictures from our trip to Washington, DC, please check out: Washington DC - Part II.

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