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One of the most influential presidents in U.S. history wanted only this plain, elegant monument as his lasting memorial.

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Where you can hail your favorite fictional commanders-in-chief.

This robust fence in front of a historic Georgetown home is likely made from hundreds of recycled Revolutionary War firearms.

Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

The most accurate timepiece in the world.

Sit where JFK proposed to Jackie or where Nixon dined on meatloaf at this storied pub.

A hoard of sky catalogs, astrophysical journals, even the works of Galileo and Copernicus.

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

The national park was once a plantation estate.

There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.

Enormous piles of historically significant stones, dumped by Congress in a forest, and abandoned for 60 years.

This restaurant is devoted to celebrating Appalachia's cuisine.

The last remaining location of a drive-up hot dog stand named after a local pool shark.

Dedicated to a veritable Houdini among P.O.W.s who escaped imprisonment on five separate occasions.

Designated as an Underground Railroad research site.

Mass grave of 50 unidentified French Soldiers who died at the Siege of Yorktown, 1781, that gave victory to the American Revolution.

The final home of the most famous horse of the American Civil War.

This cannon dating to 1755 has stood guard at this suburban intersection since 1915.

The location where the American Revolution ended.

This Federal-style plantation house was once visited by Abraham Lincoln to meet with generals during the Civil War.

A collection of vehicles across American military history.

Constructed by the younger brother of George Washington.