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Author Archives: Rick
Third Infantry — Rock of the Marne
I love monuments that come with explanations. This granite marker in Arlington National Cemetery not far from the Tomb of the Unknowns explains why the Army unit is so important. I’ll simply let it explain itself. “The 3rd Division was … Continue reading
Admiral still leads way for Peru
Entering the Peruvian embassy on 17th and Pennsylvania Ave. NW means getting by Miguel Grau first. The magnificent bust of the country’s person of the past millennium dominates the doorway. There wasn’t room to put it elsewhere and what the … Continue reading
Posted in Monuments and Statues
Tagged embassy, Miguel Grau, Peru, Photo by Rick Snider, statue, Washington D.C.
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The boxer and actor
One of my favorite stops while walking through Arlington National Cemetery is just below the Tomb of the Unknowns where heavyweight champion Joe Louis lies next to famed actor Lee Marvin. Maybe it’s just a good spot to catch your … Continue reading
More than a pile of rocks
The grounds of the Organizational States of America are filled with artwork. One looks like a pile of rocks. That’s because it is. According to a nearby marker, the stones are an Inuksuk — “A northern stone land marker used … Continue reading
John Glenn: From the stars to Arlington National Cemetery
Growing up in the 1960s, our heroes were astronauts. Men were going to the moon. The moon! Today, space exploration seems doable, but back then they were flying in outer space with less technology than in our cell phones. My … Continue reading
Who loves pizza and tours?
Posted in Washington life
Tagged Pizza & Pigskin Tours, Rick Snider, Rick Snider's Washington
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X marks Deep Throat’s spot
As a journalist in town for more than 40 years, this is my holy ground. A parking garage where secrets that brought down a president were told. Military folks love the World War II, Korean and Vietnam Memorials. Nurses want … Continue reading
Brookside Gardens
Posted in Attractions
Tagged Brookside Gardens, Photo by Rick Snider, Wheaton Regional Park
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By George – it’s General Washington
Posted in Mount Vernon
Tagged General Washington, George Washington, Mount Vernon, Photo by Rick Snider
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Mount Vernon Battle Re-enactment Weekend
Posted in Mount Vernon
Tagged Battle re-enactments, Mount Vernon, Revolutionary War, Video by Rick Snider
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Witherspoon caught at crossroads
Sometimes, the busiest venues can be the worst places to honor past Americans with statues. John Witherspoon is along Connecticut Ave. and N St. N.W. on a spit of land barely big enough for the 10-foot statue high atop a … Continue reading
