This Memorial Day, remember the brave Americans who have given their lives for freedom and bear in mind these words from the World War II Memorial: “Americans came to liberate, not to conquer, to restore freedom and to end tyranny.”

I’ll be commemorating Memorial Day by visiting Arlington National Cemetery, the Marine Corps Memorial (aka the Iwo Jima Memorial), the WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War Veterans Memorials in Washington DC.

I plan to tour the the Capitol and U.S. Botanic Garden first, then head across the Mall to the Washington Monument. From there it’s the Thomas Jefferson, FDR, Korean War Veterans, Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, and National WWII Memorials (about four hours walking time).

Time permitting, I’ll cross the Memorial Bridge and visit Arlington National Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.

Only problem with this itinerary is it doesn’t leave time to see the National Memorial Day Parade which starts at noon. However it turns out, I’ll be taking my camera along and will post the photos.

Hope the weather cooperates (supposed to be 90 and sunny).

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