National Mall & Memorial Parks, Washington DC
National Mall & Memorial Parks was Officially established in 1965. The National Mall is the linear area between the Potomac River and Capital Reflecting Pool and extends from 3rd Street near the Capitol to 14th Street. National Mall serves as the nation’s front yard where many famous Washington DC memorials, Museums and landmarks stand, including,
U.S. Capitol
Lincoln Memorial,
World War II Memorial,
Vietnam Veterans Memorial,
Korean War Memorial,
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site,
Hirshhorn Scupture Museum,
National Museum of Natural History ,
National Museum of American Indian,
National Gallery of Art ,
National Air and Space Museum ,
Smithsonian Castle ,
National Sculpture Garden.
National Mall & Memorial Parks provides visitors with abundant opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage,
sacrifice and devotion to duty of war veterans; celebrate the United States commitment to freedom, equality and democratic ideals; and
enjoy symbolic architectural landmarks, historic vistas and renowned natural landscapes. Thousands of visitors, school children, veterans and recreational users come to the park daily.
