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 | | Lincoln Memorial - Washington, DC "In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th President of the United States—the Great Emancipator and preserver of the nation during the Civil War—sits immortalized in marble. |
 | | Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail - the corridor between the Chesapeake Bay and the Allegheny Highlands, DC,MD,PA,VA The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a partnership to develop a network of locally-managed trails in a 425-mile corridor between the Chesapeake Bay and the Allegheny Highlands. |
 | | Washington Monument - Washington, DC The Washington Monument is the most prominent, as well as one of the older, attractions in Washington, D.C. It was built in honor of George Washington, who led the country to independence, and then became its first President. |
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