A day-by-day account of Lincoln's roundabout journey to Washington, D.C., for his first inauguration, a journey plagued by rumors of a planned assassination attempt.
In a memoir of growing up in Washington, D.C., during the 1940s and 1950s, the author of "Gentleman's Blood" and "Hail to the Chiefs" gives a sharp-eyed look at history, as well as insights into her own life.
Discusses the history of the Washington Monument, its designer, the construction of the monument, its location, and its importance to the people of the United States.
A simple introduction to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, including its history, designer, construction, location, and importance as a symbol of the United States.