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Inside the US Capitol building, the Capitol Dome is encircled by murals, and the fresco on the eye of the ceiling is called The Apotheosis of Washington showing President Washington rising to the heavens in glory with Liberty and Victory/Fame beside him. Public tours of the US Capitol are free and open to anyone who makes an advanced reservation. : @adriencatel #MyDCcool
"America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand."
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Happy Presidents' Day to my fellow Americans!
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I don't often talk about politics on here, because I know this country is messy and sometimes I feel embarrassed to be a part of it. But visiting Washington D.C. this weekend was such a remarkable experience that filled me with hope for the future and reminded me of the values our country was founded on and of the men and women who fought for our freedom, equality and faith.
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I didn't expect to, but I had tears roll down my cheek when I visited the monuments and saw the original Star Spangled Banner at the National Museum of American History. Yes, I am often reluctant to identify as an American when I go abroad. But even so, I thank God for the country I was born in. I count my blessings that I live in a place where so many cultures converged and where by His grace, I can identify as part Japanese, Serbian, French, Irish, British and 100% American. And I pray that this nation can someday reflect God’s kingdom and become the place of courage, love, strength, acceptance, honor, imagination and freedom that it was meant to be.
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Have you visited D.C.? And if you haven't, is it on your bucketlist?
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What is a staircase, but a corridor improved by elevation?
(: Interior of the Pennsylvania State Capitol).
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Good morning, Frankfort! ☀️ Rich with history and natural landscapes, @visitfrankfortky is the perfect place to begin your #TravelKY journey. From one of the most beautiful capitol buildings in the country to outdoor adventure and more, there's plenty to see and do in our great state's Capital City! #BetterInTheBluegrass : @terrahydrojett