Hello everyone! Today, we’re going on an exciting adventure to Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States of America. Are you ready to explore? Let’s go!
Washington, D.C. is a special place because it’s where the U.S. president lives and works. When you arrive at the airport, you might see pictures and statues of past presidents. This city is where important decisions and laws are made for the whole country.
One of the coolest places in Washington, D.C. is the National Mall. It’s a big park with lots of famous landmarks. The city is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. He helped start the American government, and there’s a tall monument named after him called the Washington Monument. You can even go inside and see the whole city from the top!
From the Washington Monument, you can see the White House, where the president lives and works. There’s also the U.S. Capitol building, where Congress leaders meet to make important decisions for the country.
Near the Washington Monument, you’ll find memorials for two other famous presidents: Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. Thomas Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence, which is why we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president, and he signed a special paper called the Emancipation Proclamation that helped free many people from slavery.
Washington, D.C. has even more to explore! There’s the Pentagon, a building shaped like a giant pentagon, where people work to keep our country safe. You can also visit the National Zoo to see animals from all over the world or the National Museum of Natural History to learn about dinosaurs and other ancient creatures.
If you love space, the National Air and Space Museum is a must-see. You can check out airplanes, rockets, and even spaceships that have traveled to the moon!
Washington, D.C. is full of amazing places to visit and learn about. There’s always something new to discover, so we hope to come back again soon. What was your favorite part of Washington, D.C.? Which landmarks would you like to see?
Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Goodbye!
Presidential Portraits: Create your own presidential portrait! Using paper and crayons or colored pencils, draw a picture of a president you learned about in the article. Think about what you learned about them and include something special in the background that represents their achievements. Share your portrait with your family and explain why you chose that president.
Monument Building: Use building blocks or clay to create your own version of a famous Washington, D.C. monument, like the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial. Once you’ve built your monument, take turns with a friend or family member to describe what makes it special and why it’s important to remember these leaders.
Map Adventure: With the help of an adult, find a map of Washington, D.C. online or in a book. Locate the National Mall and the landmarks mentioned in the article. Imagine you are planning a trip to Washington, D.C. Which places would you visit first? Why? Draw a simple map of your own showing the route you would take and the landmarks you would see.
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[Music] Hello everyone! Today we are going to talk about Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America. I am so excited that we are flying there today! Me too, let’s go! [Music]
Washington, D.C. is the city where each U.S. president lives and works. That’s why you can see the presidents’ portraits and statuettes at the airport. Washington, D.C. is home to the U.S. government, and many important laws and decisions are made here.
Look, it’s the National Mall! It is a large park with plenty of landmarks along its length. The city was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. George Washington was one of the founders of the American government. [Music]
The Washington Monument was built in his honor. Wow, it’s so tall! [Music] Yes, let’s go inside! If we go upstairs, we can see the whole city. You can see more important places from here too. There’s the White House, where American presidents live and work. [Music] And this is the U.S. Capitol building. [Music] Congress leaders meet there to make important decisions about our country. [Music]
To the south and west of the Washington Monument, there are two more memorials of famous American presidents: Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln.
Tell me about them! Thomas Jefferson was one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence. The day it was adopted, the 4th of July became one of the most important holidays in America. We call it Independence Day.
And what about Lincoln? Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which helped to free all Americans from slavery.
What else can we find in Washington, D.C.? Lots more! Like the Pentagon building, where the U.S. Department of Defense works. They work hard to keep our country safe. I love the shape of the Pentagon building!
Where should we go now to have some fun? We can go to the National Zoo to see animals and birds from around the world. [Music] Or we can visit the National Museum of Natural History to see prehistoric animals like dinosaurs and saber-toothed tigers. [Music]
We could even visit the National Air and Space Museum to see airplanes, rockets, and spaceships that reached the moon. [Music]
Wow, this is so much fun! Washington, D.C. is a very interesting city. We have visited lots of places, but there is still so much to see. We will definitely come back again!
What did you like best in Washington, D.C.? What landmarks would you like to see? Thanks for watching! Goodbye! [Music]
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