2014 USA

Photo Journal of my visit to San Francisco, San Diego, New York and Washington D.C. in the United States of America.
Foggy Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz ferry returns to Fisherman's Wharf. This little shack holds the world's largest outboard motor that powers Forbes Island floating restaurant. The "Island" is moored between Pier 39 and 41 and has a nice view of Alcatraz Island. Sea lions at San Francisco's Pier 39. Sea lions at San Francisco's Pier 39.
Sea lions at San Francisco's Pier 39. Demonstration at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco. Demonstration at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco. Demonstration at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco. Demonstration at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco.
Stanford University campus. Stanford University campus. Sea mist rolling into San Francisco. Open-air ballpark Petco Park in downtown San Diego: home of the San Diego Padres. San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter as seen from the top floor of DiamondView Tower.
The Salk institute for Biological Studies , named after the developer of the polio vaccine Dr. Jonas Salk, was founded in 1960. It is an independent, non-profit, scientific research institute located in La Jolla, California. It not only ranks as the world's top biomedicine research institute, it is also a stunning and inspiring structure with two symmetric buildings and a stream of water flowing in the middle. The Salk institute for Biological Studies , named after the developer of the polio vaccine Dr. Jonas Salk, was founded in 1960. It is an independent, non-profit, scientific research institute located in La Jolla, California. It not only ranks as the world's top biomedicine research institute, it is also a stunning and inspiring structure with two symmetric buildings and a stream of water flowing in the middle. The Salk institute for Biological Studies , named after the developer of the polio vaccine Dr. Jonas Salk, was founded in 1960. It is an independent, non-profit, scientific research institute located in La Jolla, California. It not only ranks as the world's top biomedicine research institute, it is also a stunning and inspiring structure with two symmetric buildings and a stream of water flowing in the middle. The Salk institute for Biological Studies , named after the developer of the polio vaccine Dr. Jonas Salk, was founded in 1960. It is an independent, non-profit, scientific research institute located in La Jolla, California. It not only ranks as the world's top biomedicine research institute, it is also a stunning and inspiring structure with two symmetric buildings and a stream of water flowing in the middle. Two dramatic sculptures named Amilda and Chloe by Jaume Plensa in the Grand Hyatt New york.
Sculpture by Jaume Plensa in the Grand Hyatt New york. Sculpture by Jaume Plensa in the Grand Hyatt New york. 'Fight-night' at Madison Square Garden. Miguel Cotto vs. Sergio Martinez in the world middleweight championship at a packed Madison Square Garden. Miguel Cotto vs. Sergio Martinez in the world middleweight championship at a packed Madison Square Garden.
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. New York's finest on post at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City.
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. A colorful but odd participant to the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. A Puerto Rican veteran being celebrated during the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. A Puerto Rican veteran being celebrated during the National Puerto Rican Day Parade.
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. The National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City.
Central Park. Central Park. Central Park. Central Park. New York's finest on horseback in Central Park.
The internationally renowned art museum and one of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. The internationally renowned art museum and one of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. The internationally renowned art museum and one of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. ...and then I witnessed this spectaculair car-chase... The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis reservoir in Central Park.
The twin majestic towers of The Eldorado 300 Central Park West, a luxury appartment building from 1931, overlooking the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis reservoir in Central Park. The twin majestic towers of The Eldorado 300 Central Park West, a luxury appartment building from 1931, overlooking the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis reservoir in Central Park. The American Museum of Natural History on 79th Street, New York. This great motto once adorned someone's house but now it awaits the garbageman on the side of the road. The fire department probably refrains from using this watersource in order to prrevent nasty fingerprints...
First Church of Christ, Scientist, New York City. On Broadway... Humvee cab or just an odd choice of color? Puerto Rican lowrider on Broadway. Puerto Rican lowrider on Broadway.
On Broadway... Just so you know... Which leaves....? The Holy Book and the Lamborghini. The Holy Book and the Lamborghini.
The Holy Book and the Lamborghini. On Broadway... The Naked Cowboy on Broadway. Only in New York: a begging dog. The One World Trade Center (1 WTC), the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. The 1 WTC, Previously known as Freedom Tower, is 546.2 m high.
The 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan. The 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan. The 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan. The 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan. The 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan.
The UN Security Council in New York. The UN Security Council in New York. The UN Security Council in New York. UN in New York. Protesters in front of the UN building, New York.
The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents.
The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents.
The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents.
The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents.
The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents.
The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents.
The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents.
The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents.
The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The "Twilight Tattoo" in Arlington, VA. This hour-long public performance features Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". They offer a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The history of Twilight Tattoo began more than 300 years ago as British troops were summoned from the warmth and hospitality of local pubs by a bugle and drum call to return to the barracks. The familiar tune told tavern owners “doe den tap toe,” or “time to turn off the taps.” The troops knew the call to mean “taps off,” and minutes later they were back in their tents. The renovated West side of the Pentagon which was hit by American Airlines Flight 77 on September 11, 2001. The national 9/11 Pentagon memorial. The national 9/11 Pentagon memorial.
The national 9/11 Pentagon memorial. The national 9/11 Pentagon memorial. The national 9/11 Pentagon memorial. The US Capitol with the Ulysses S. Grant memorial in the foreground. The US Capitol with the Ulysses S. Grant memorial in the foreground.
Soccer Reception hosted by the Netherlands Embassy on Capitol Hill. Soccer Reception hosted by the Netherlands Embassy on Capitol Hill. Arlington National Cemetery is comprised of land that once belonged to George Washington Parke Custis, adopted grandson of George Washington. Custis spent his life commemorating Washington and built Arlington House on the 1,100-acre plantation as a memorial to the first president. In 1857, Custis willed the property to his only surviving daughter Mary Anna Randolph Custis, who was married to Robert E. Lee. After the Lee family vacated the property at the onset of the Civil War in 1861, federal troops used the land as a camp and headquarters. In 1863, the government established Freedman’s Village on the estate as a way to assist slaves transitioning to freedom. The village provided housing, education, employment training, and medical care. In 1864, the U.S. government purchased the property and set aside 200 acres of the property to use as a cemetery. The first military burial took place on May 13, 1864 for Private William H. Christman, and by the end of the Civil War, thousands of Soldiers and former slaves were buried here. Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington house at the Arlington National Cemetery.
Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery. Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This Tomb holds the remains of unknown service members from WW I, WW II, the Korean and the Vietnam war. Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This Tomb holds the remains of unknown service members from WW I, WW II, the Korean and the Vietnam war.
Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This Tomb holds the remains of unknown service members from WW I, WW II, the Korean and the Vietnam war. Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This Tomb holds the remains of unknown service members from WW I, WW II, the Korean and the Vietnam war. Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This Tomb holds the remains of unknown service members from WW I, WW II, the Korean and the Vietnam war. Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery.
Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery. The US Capitol in Washington D.C. The US Capitol in Washington D.C.
Inside the US Capitol in Washington D.C. Inside the US Capitol in Washington D.C. Inside the US Capitol in Washington D.C. Inside the US Capitol in Washington D.C. Sculpted by Adelaide Johnson (1859-1955) from an 8-ton block of marble in Carrara, Italy, this is Lucretia Mott (1793-1880), Quaker reformer and preacher, who worked for abolition, peace, and equality for women in jobs and education; organizer of the 1848 Seneca Falls, New York, convention, which launched the women's rights movement. Her portrait is a copy of the individual bust Johnson carved for the Court of Honor of the Woman's Building at the World's Columbian Exhibition in 1893.
Inside the US Capitol in Washington D.C. Inside the US Capitol in Washington D.C. The United States Capitol. The United States Capitol, atop Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, completed in the year 1800. The United States Capitol, atop Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, completed in the year 1800.
The United States Capitol, atop Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, completed in the year 1800. Protester in front of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight. The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight. The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight.
The Spirit of St. Louis with which pilot Charles Lindbergh flew solo on May 20–21, 1927, on the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris. He flew the 3,600 miles in 33 hours and 30 minutes and the Spirit is now on permanent display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. First man on the Moon, Neil Armstrong, standing next to the Apollo 11 lunar module as Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin descends the steps of the Lunar Module ladder. Display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Close-up of an extra-vehicular activity spacesuit at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. First man on the Moon, Neil Armstrong, standing next to the Apollo 11 lunar module. In the foreground Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin descends the steps of the Lunar Module ladder. Display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. First man on the Moon, Neil Armstrong, standing next to the Apollo 11 lunar module. In the foreground Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin descends the steps of the Lunar Module ladder. Display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.