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On the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday in 1939, the U.S. first officially celebrated the development of human flight
Perhaps “recognized” is a better word, because I’ve never heard of an “Aviation Day party. But I am thinking about starting a new tradition and hosting one. I did a quick search for aviation-themed cocktails and I never […]
Three years in the making, the Segway Personal Transporter is the world’s first two-wheeled, self-balancing, electric transport device.
With no accelerator or brake, the Segway is propelled simply by the rider’s posture and motion. Leaning forward causes the Segway to roll forward, lean back and it stops or reverses. A single knob on the left hand […]
The best place to watch fireworks and listen to the National Symphony Orchestra play Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture complete with cannon and fireworks is probably on the steps of the Capitol Building, the crowds, parking, Metro crowds, and post-event traffic can be a bit nerve-racking.
So here’s my list of a few places that may be […]
In 1878, two men and a boy were looking for caves to explore when one felt a cool breeze coming up from a hole. For four hours, they moved the loose rocks and dug. Once the opening was large enough, they slid down a rope into the cave. Much to their surprise, they discovered the […]
Just one word says it all… Phantom.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is now the longest running play in history, spanning over 20 years in London and 19 on Broadway. It also won seven Tony Awards in 1988, including Best Musical.
Based on the novel of the same name by French writer Gaston Leroux, […]
In the summer of 1987, Ray Manzo, Corporal U.S.M.C., wanted to try to show the country and the world that abandoned or unaccounted for American soldiers in Vietnam still mattered.
While walking near the Reflecting Pool near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, he approached some veterans and asked them for help in hosting a motorcycle run […]
For the past 40 years, before each Memorial Day, army soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) honor America’s servicemen killed or wounded in action that are buried at Arlington National Cemetery by placing an American flag on each gravestone.
This tradition, called “flags in ” has been an annual activity since 1948. Flags […]
Just 15 minutes to north of DC is one of our region’s most beautiful attractions, Great Falls Park.
The park offers 15 miles of hiking and biking trails, great places to picnic, some challenging rock climbing, and horseback riding (if you bring your own horse). If you are into kayaking, get ready for some fun and […]
That’s what the newspaper headlines read across America on April 27th, 1861 when, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus.
Lincoln suspended habeas corpus in the confederate border state of Maryland (also a slave state) due to the fear that Maryland might secede from the Union. If secession occurred, it […]
The Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom and definately worth the trip, so I’ll let my photos do the talking.
Nearest Metro subway station – Federal Triangle - Blue and Orange line, then a 1/2 block walk to Constitution Ave. or Smithsonian - Blue and Orange lines, then a 3 block walk.
Parking - Street parking is available, but […]
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Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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