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The Great Tours: Washington DC

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Take a detailed look at the fascinating history and culture of Washington DC in this Smithsonian-sponsored, insider’s tour.

Syllabus

01: How Washington DC Came to Be
02: The White House and the Presidency
03: The Capitol Building and the Legislature
04: The Supreme Court and the Law of the Land
05: The Nation’s Knowledge: Library of Congress
06: The State, Treasury, and Justice Departments
07: Veterans Memorials on the Mall
08: Arlington Cemetery and the Pentagon
09: George Washington’s Mount Vernon
10: Ford’s Theatre and Lincoln’s Washington DC
11: Washington’s Civil Rights Landmarks
12: The Holocaust Museum
13: Museums on the Mall: Smithsonian and Beyond
14: Washington, City of Scandal
15: The Kennedy Center and the DC Arts Scene
16: Neighborhoods of Northwest DC
17: Washington’s Historic Homes and Gardens
18: Spiritual DC: The National Cathedral and More
19: Smithsonian’s National Zoo
20: Dining Out in Washington DC
21: Washington’s New Waterfront
22: Washington for Sports Fans
23: Exploring Washington’s Great Outdoors
24: The National Archives and the Future of DC
25: General Colin Powell
26: Lonnie G. Bunch III, Smithsonian
27: Ellen Miles, Smithsonian
28: Yo-Yo Ma
29: Joseph Alonso, National Cathedral
30: Brandie Smith, National Zoo
31: José Andrés, Chef and Philanthropist
32: David M. Rubenstein, Philanthropist
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Taught by

Richard Kurin

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