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ContentsThe American symbolsSome facts from the geographyThe state WashingtonWashington D. C.:the major attractions for touriststhe Capitolthe White Housethe monuments of Washington D.C.views and sightsConclusion

Слайд 1MEET AMERICA
WASHINGTON, D.C.

written by Dmitry Lebedev the student of grade 8
School № 37 the teacher I.V. Lebedeva

MEET AMERICAWASHINGTON, D.C.

Слайд 2Contents
The American symbols
Some facts from the geography
The state Washington
Washington D. C.:
the

major attractions for tourists
the Capitol
the White House
the monuments of Washington D.C.
views and sights
Conclusion



ContentsThe American symbolsSome facts from the geographyThe state WashingtonWashington D. C.:the major attractions for touriststhe Capitolthe White

Слайд 4The USA is one of the largest countries in the world.

It is situated in the central part of the North American continent. It is washed by the Pacific Ocean and by the Atlantic Ocean.
The USA is one of the largest countries in the world. It is situated in the central

Слайд 6Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United

States. The state capital is Olympia.
Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.  The state capital is

Слайд 7Washington is situated between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River

in the District of Columbia.
Washington is situated between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia.

Слайд 8The capital owes much to the first President of the USA

- George Washington.
The capital owes much to the first President of the USA - George Washington.

Слайд 9The National Museum of History
The National Gallery of Art
The National

Museum of Natural History
The National Museum of HistoryThe National Gallery of Art The National Museum of Natural History

Слайд 10The Library of Congress

The Library of Congress

Слайд 11
The Capitol — the seat of the American Congress. There

are no skyscrapers in Washington because no other building must be taller than the Capitol.
The Capitol — the seat of the American Congress. There are no skyscrapers in Washington because

Слайд 12The Senate
The House of Representatives

The Senate The House of Representatives

Слайд 13The bronze Statue of Freedom by Thomas Crawford is the crowning

feature of the dome of the United States Capitol.
The bronze Statue of Freedom by Thomas Crawford is the crowning feature of the dome of the

Слайд 14The statue is a classical female figure of Freedom wearing flowing

draperies. Her right hand rests upon the hilt of a sheathed sword; her left one holds a laurel wreath of victory and the shield of the United States. Her helmet is encircled by stars and features a crest composed of an eagle's head, feathers, and talons, a reference to the costume of Native Americans. A brooch inscribed "U.S." secures her fringed robes. She stands on a cast-iron globe encircled with the words E Pluribus Unum, the national motto at the time of her placement atop the dome. The lower part of the base is decorated with fasces and wreaths. Ten bronze points tipped with platinum are attached to her headdress, shoulders, and shield for protection from lightning. The bronze statue stands 19 feet 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 15,000 pounds. Her crest rises 288 feet above the east front plaza.

The statue is a classical female figure of Freedom wearing flowing draperies. Her right hand rests upon

Слайд 15Many visitors come to Washington to see the White House

Many visitors come to Washington to see the White House

Слайд 16The largest room in this building is the East Room, the

scene of many state receptions and dances.
The largest room in this building is the East Room, the scene of many state receptions and

Слайд 17The Green Room
The Blue Room
The Red Room

The Green Room   The Blue RoomThe Red Room

Слайд 18Not far from the Capitol is the Washington Monument, which looks

like a very big pencil. It rises 160 metres high and is hollow inside. A special lift brings visitors to the top from where they can enjoy a wonderful view of the whole city.
Not far from the Capitol is the Washington Monument, which looks like a very big pencil. It

Слайд 19The Jefferson Memorial was built in memory of the third President

of the USA, Thomas Jefferson, who was also the author of the Declaration of Independence.
The Jefferson Memorial was built in memory of the third President of the USA, Thomas Jefferson, who

Слайд 20The Lincoln Memorial is devoted to the memory of the 16th

President of the US, the author of the Emancipation Proclamation, giving freedom to Negro slaves in America.
The Lincoln Memorial is devoted to the memory of the 16th President of the US, the author

Слайд 21The 60 feet high busts of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln

on the granite cliffs of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota are the work of sculptor Borglum.
The 60 feet high busts of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln on the granite cliffs of Mount

Слайд 22On the other bank of the Potomac lies the Arlington National

Cemetery where President Kennedy was buried. American soldiers and officers, who died in World Wars I and II are buried there too.
On the other bank of the Potomac lies the Arlington National Cemetery where President Kennedy was buried.

Слайд 23The Arlington National Cemetery

The Arlington National Cemetery

Слайд 24There is one more well-known building in Washington — Pentagon, the

residence of the US Military department. It is situated in the suburbs to the south of the Potomac.

There is one more well-known building in Washington — Pentagon, the residence of the US Military department.

Слайд 25Pennsylvania Avenue
Connecticut Avenue

Pennsylvania AvenueConnecticut Avenue

Слайд 26George Washington University
Georgetown University

George Washington University  Georgetown University

Слайд 27THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTANTION !

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTANTION !

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