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National Mall NPS

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National Mall NPS

@NationalMallNPS

Official feed for National Mall and Memorial Parks, National Park Service - caretakers of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial & more!

Washington, D.C.

Joined February 2012

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You could say they nailed it. (And also sanded it, painted it, and rebuilt it.) @NatlParkService staff from across the country are working hard to make DC safe and beautiful, installing and repairing more than 1,000 benches this year. Their work may happen behind the scenes,
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Jun 9
As we continue our series on the Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence, let's meet the four signers from Connecticut. Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, and Oliver Wolcott represented the "Constitution State" and pledged their "lives,
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Jun 8
The three signers from New Hampshire honored at the Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence are Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, and Matthew Thornton. Bartlett was the first delegate to vote for independence and the second signer after John Hancock. A
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Jun 8
Today is World Ocean Day! You might not think of the ocean when you think of #WashingtonDC, but the Potomac River - which flows along the National Mall - rises and falls with the tides and connects our city to the Atlantic Ocean. #WorldOceanDay
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Jun 5
When walking around the National Mall, please remember to drink plenty of water and eat snacks. We recommend drinking at least one cup of water every 15 minutes and taking regular breaks inside or in the shade. The sun is typically strongest between 10am and 4pm and #WashingtonDC
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Jun 4
A major turning point of World War II, the Battle of Midway began #OTD in 1942. With a combination of skill, determination, intelligence and luck, the U.S. Navy earned a decisive victory over the Japanese in the Pacific. We remember those who fought and fell at the World War II
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Jun 3
At the Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence, New Jersey’s signers help reveal the broader story of the American Revolution and the people who shaped it. Representing educators, writers, farmers, lawyers, and ministers, the varied perspectives of Richard
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Jun 2
Have you ever been walking around the National Mall and noticed something curious in a memorial? In each of these incredible tributes, the smallest detail can have an important meaning. To learn more about these powerful places, join a ranger program and make the most of your
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Jun 1
June is Great Outdoors Month! Between the National Mall and circles, squares, lesser known memorials, and parks around town, we manage over 1,000 acres of park land in #WashingtonDC. Stretching from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and down to Hains Point, the Mall offers so
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May 30
On this day in 1922, 50,000 people gathered on the National Mall for the opening and dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. Two million people tuned in over the radio. This summer, a new part of the memorial will open to the public in time for America’s 250th celebration. The
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May 28
The celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is quickly approaching. On the National Mall, at Independence Hall, Mount Rushmore, and many other historic parks across the country, the National Park Service will host #Freedom250 events to mark the
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May 26
The three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia - Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton – took their places in the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 1, 1776, just in time to give the colony’s support for independence from the British Empire.
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May 25
All gave some. Some gave all. Honoring all the members of our armed forces who gave what President Abraham Lincoln called "the last full measure of devotion," Memorial Day is one of the most important and solemn days on the National Mall. #WashingtonDC
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