A very chilly, single-digit morning in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 7,
2015, and I am just outside The White House waiting for the secret service to clear us to enter. Thank
you to Senator Barbara Mikulski for extending an invitation to tour the White
House. After two separate security check -ins, we're inside the White House and free to roam through the halls and rooms. I am experiencing being in the very same rooms that the President entertains guests and dignitaries.
One
of my favorite rooms in The White House was “The Blue Room,” which is where the President entertains. The room's decor contains cerulean blue chairs and
matching draperies. The
furniture was originally made in the early 1800s and still look pristine
today.
Lincoln Memorial
Upon leaving the White House, I traveled to the Lincoln Memorial, which stands at the west end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and overlooks the Reflection Pool. The 19 foot high, 175 ton marble statute of Abraham Lincoln is a dedication to the nation's 19th President.
Fun Fact: The Lincoln Memorial is where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have A Dream" speech.
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United States Capitol
My last stop of the day was the United States Capitol Building. A structure built in 1793, has withstood decades of history through fire, restoration and expansion. In fact, the building remains operational through their four-year restoration of its famous Rotunda dome. Most importantly, the U.S. Capitol Building is where the Senate and House of Representatives gather to make decisions in which affect American people.
Washington, D.C. is home to a wealth of our nation's culture, art and history.
“Helping those who give back, pay back!”
Keia Brown,
Miss District of Columbia International 2015
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