Washington, D.C. Virtual Tour Worksheet

Name ______

Washington, D.C. Virtual Tour Worksheet Instructions: Use this worksheet to guide you through the Washington, D.C. online tour. Watch the YouTube videos and click on the pictures on each webpage to access information to answer these questions. When completed, check your answers with the Answer Key. Lincoln Memorial

1. How many columns surround the Lincoln memorial? And what do they represent?

2. How many years did it take to build the memorial? Include the date started and finished.

3. What famous speech was delivered here in 1963?

4. According to the YouTube video above, what 2 carved speeches flank the memorial?

1.______

2.______

Washington Monument

1. What is the Washington Monument attributed to?

2. What 3 issues caused a pause in the construction of the Washington Monument?

1.______

2. ______

3.______

3. How many memorial stones are inlaid in the internal walls of the monument? 4. How many flights of steps are inside of the monument and what do they lead to?

5. What caused the Washington Monument to close in 2011?

Arlington National Cemetery

1. What is the Arlington National Cemetery? http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/VisitorInformation/Grounds.aspx

2. A) What are the 3 parts, designed as a single project, leading to the Arlington National Cemetery?

1 ______

2 ______

3 ______

B) What year and by who were these dedicated?

3. When driving down Memorial Drive at night, what can you see and what is its significance?

4. Read the info on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and watch some of the YouTube video. What is the significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located at Arlington National Cemetery?

The White House

1. What were 2 names that the White House was called before 1901? 1)______

2)______

2. Who was the first president to live in the White House with his family? In what year?

3. What happened to the first “White House” during the War of 1812?

4. What is the address of the White House?

Cherry Blossom Festival

1. What is the meaning behind the annual Cherry Blossom Festival?

2. What did the United States give Japan in 1915 to reciprocate the gift of the Cherry Blossom trees?

3. Since First Lady Taft’s involvement with the Cherry Blossom Festival, who have been the biggest proponents of this festival?

4. The festival has extended in length throughout the years. How long is the current Cherry Blossom Festival?