National Mall
D.C. monument corridor
The National Mall is the large open park in central Washington, D.C., stretching from the U.S.
Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial.
It contains major monuments, memorials, and Smithsonian museums, serving as the symbolic center of American civic life and the traditional site for protests, inaugurations, and public gatherings: Hundreds of thousands gathered on the National Mall for the march.
Commemorative stone tower, D.C.
- Lincoln MemorialD.C. presidential monument
- Jefferson MemorialMonument honoring Declaration author
- Vietnam Veterans MemorialMonument to war dead
- obeliskTapering stone monument
sculpture · granite · marble · inscription · dedication · landmark · pilgrimage · tourism
Gathering for a cause
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- marchRhythmic group walk
- assemblyConstructing from components
crowd · festival · parade · spectators · participants · activists · commemoration · concert
Tended yard grass
- grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
- turfGrass-covered earth surface
- elm treesTall deciduous shade trees
- pathwaysRoutes for walking
benches · jogging · picnic · recreation · cherry blossoms · landscaping · open space · vista
Rule by the people
- ConstitutionGoverning principles document
- citizenshipStatus as state member
- federalDivided governmental authority
- republicState with elected leaders
patriotism · American history · founding fathers · civil rights · heritage · legacy · symbolism · freedom
American seat of government
- CapitolLegislative assembly building
- CongressU.S. lawmaking body
- White HouseOfficial presidential residence
- seat of governmentCenter of political authority
federal · downtown · government buildings · tourists · school trips · sightseeing
Federally funded museum network
- Natural History MuseumScience and specimen institution
- archivesStored historical documents
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
- exhibitsDisplays for viewing
curator · collection · gallery · institution · admission · docent · conservation · preservation
Washington Monument
Commemorative stone tower, D.C.
- Lincoln MemorialD.C. presidential monument
- Jefferson MemorialMonument honoring Declaration author
- Vietnam Veterans MemorialMonument to war dead
obelisk · sculpture · granite · marble · inscription · dedication · landmark · pilgrimage · tourism · tribute
rally
Gathering for a cause
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- marchRhythmic group walk
assembly · crowd · festival · parade · spectators · participants · activists · commemoration · concert · inauguration
lawn
Tended yard grass
pathways · benches · jogging · picnic · recreation · cherry blossoms · landscaping · open space · vista · promenade
democracy
Rule by the people
- ConstitutionGoverning principles document
- citizenshipStatus as state member
- federalDivided governmental authority
republic · patriotism · American history · founding fathers · civil rights · heritage · legacy · symbolism · freedom · liberty
Washington DC
American seat of government
- CapitolLegislative assembly building
- CongressU.S. lawmaking body
- White HouseOfficial presidential residence
seat of government · federal · downtown · government buildings · tourists · school trips · sightseeing
Smithsonian
Federally funded museum network
- Natural History MuseumScience and specimen institution
- archivesStored historical documents
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
exhibits · curator · collection · gallery · institution · admission · docent · conservation · preservation · educational
- Modern D.C.Capitol Hill, White House, Metro, Georgetown, Smithsonian
- American LandmarksStatue of Liberty, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Mount Rushmore, Golden Gate Bridge
- DC LandmarksWhite House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial
- East CoastAtlantic coast, mid-Atlantic, Eastern Seaboard, New York City, NYC
- East Coast LandmarksStatue of Liberty, Lincoln Memorial, White House, Capitol Building, Empire State Building
- Eastern U.S.Appalachians, Blue Ridge Mountains, Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic coast, Piedmont
National Mallprivate estate
Individually owned landed property
gated community · Mar-a-Lago · private island · corporate campus · country club
National Mallshopping mall
Large indoor retail center
shopping center · Mall of America · strip mall · outlet mall · Las Vegas Strip
National Mallvacant lot
Unoccupied land parcel
nowhere · abandoned lot · back alley · flyover country · backwater
national, nationalism, international, malls, nationality, nationalist, nationalize, nationalistic, nationalists