i walked off of the metro yesterday on our way to the Department of Justice and this is what we walked through. every building was so majestic, SO enormous, and so beautiful. it literally felt like we were in another country!!
the DOJ was unreal. we got a tour of the building and even got to go into the attorney general’s office. like most people don’t get that chance. the history and breathtaking artwork all around this building was amazing. i dont know who wouldn’t want to work in a place like this.
today we spent the day at the Newseum - what an AWESOME place. i was really touched by the 9/11 exhibit. i saw some really mind blowing pictures, especially one of a woman just completely covered in dust and debris inside the crumbling tower. it’s crazy to think that we lived through such a historic tragedy that literally shocked the world and changed our society forever.
there was also a section where you could see newspapers dating all the way back to 1455 to present day, highlighting the biggest events the world has seen. i saw a copy of the original CONSTITUTION. newpapers covering world war 1 and 2, hitler invading poland, FDR winning the presidency, MLK making his historic “i have a dream” speech to 200,000 people peacefully protesting on the national mall in DC…..this stuff makes history come to life in my mind. it makes me remember our past, our country’s history, and gives me all of the hope in the world that we will succeed and grow as a country again, just like we always do.
it is just so peaceful here. there is so much american pride, so much history to look back upon in awe, and so much to do for the future with determination and optimism.