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He was a leader of millions, but had no employees, no direct reports, no staffer nor any hired help. But he led a nation through a peaceful revolution - Mohandas “Mahatma” K. Gandhi.
He was the pioneer of Satyagraha, mass resistance to government oppression through peaceful, non-violent civil disobedience and non-cooperation. His leadership led […]
One of most enjoyable things for many people to do on a beautiful spring evening is to listen to live music and enjoy a nice glass of wine while relaxing on a beautiful lawn.
And the annual Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour at George Washington’s Mt. Vernon Estate is once such event.
The gardens at Mt. […]
Want to see a huge selection of ornamental cherry trees in all their glorious full bloom, but prefer to avoid the crowds at the Tidal Basin this weekend?
Then try a visit to the 450-acre U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC.
The park has over 2,000 cherry trees on their grounds representing 230 different species, […]
In San Francisco during the Summer of Love in 1967, a little known Latin-influenced rock band that incorporated congas and timbales into their sound had just signed a contract with CBS Records. Led by a quick-fingered guitarist named Carlos Santana, the band had just completed completed recording their first record album, simply entitled Santana.
But before […]
Wolf Trap just released its summer 2008 concert schedule. And there’s some of the usual performers that visit just about every summer, along with a few that are first timers.
Sure it’s only March and the overnight temps are still near freezing, but why wait to get your tickets?
From classical symphonies from the National Symphony Orchestra, […]
It’s again time for the annual Smithsonian Kite Festival on the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, DC.
This year’s theme is Brushstrokes in the Sky, featuring the history and craftsmanship of Asian kites.
The first kites were invented by the Chinese around 800 BC. Early kitemakers used them for all types of purposes, including […]
You know it’s Springtime when the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC start to bloom. And while they are not an official DC monument, the cherry trees in full blossom are one of Washington, DC’s most prized and loved attractions.
The 2-week festival begins Saturday, March 29th and runs until Sunday, April 13th, with peak viewing some […]
Enjoy a five-mile-long, mildly strenuous guided hike, through the moonlit gardens, woods and meadows during a Full Moon Hike at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC.
These tours, led by Arboretum specialists, are offered only a couple days a month, at 8:00 p.m., when the moon is full.
But reserve your walk quickly, as the limited […]
Discover the beautiful world of butterflies as they flutter around your head at the new Butterfly Pavilion oasis at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.
The new pavilion will open today, with over 300 live butterflies.
In the adjacent gallery, Partners in Evolution teaches how animals and plants co-exist through depending […]
While it’s not a monument, it is a monument to words. I like to think of the Library of Congress as the ultimate main branch library.
With more than 30 million books and one of the most extensive rare book collections, it was established as the congressional library in 1800. Its collections also includes over […]
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Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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