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Challenging America's traditional memory of African Americans during the Civil War as slaves awaiting rescue, the museum uses documents and photographs to tell the story of how African Americans fought to maintain the Union.

The stainless steel spires honor the service members who take to the skies.

The Tomb of the Unknowns and the burial site of President John F. Kennedy are popular destinations, but there's much more to explore: President William Howard Taft, Maj. Walter Reed and boxer Joe Louis are among the other historic figures interred here.

One of Washington's hidden treasures is this classical memorial to D.C. residents who served in the Great War.

Tucked away from Constitution Avenue, this oversize sculpture is one of Washington's best family photo ops.

Grand fountains and solemn statues celebrate FDR's legacy.

Virginia statesman George Mason takes his seat on the Mall.

Near the U.S. Capitol sits the statue of the president who served for only four months before being shot by an assassin in 1881.

This graceful domed structure pays tribute to one of America's great statesmen and political philosophers.

The late University of Maryland graduate turned puppeteer sits beside his creation, Kermit, on the lawn near the University's student union.