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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, with its deep, black surfaced etched with thousands of names, still brings tears to the eyes of many. The powerful World War II Memorial pays homage to one of our greatest generations. The iconic Washington Monument towers over the mall. Many of the city's great museums line the eastern portion of the mall, before giving way to some of America's great monuments. and perhaps the nation itself, the National Mall sees some 24 million visitors each year. Whether the collections are diverse and all-encompassing or small and eclectic, each offers an important view into a compelling part of American and world history. They range from the famous (and we might add enormous) National Museum of American History and the National Air & Space Museum, both part of the 19 museums of the Smithsonian Institution, to the Hillwood Museum, the International Spy Museum and even a Madame Tussauds wax museum. A quick search turns up nearly 75 different museums offering their own unique collections. Walking through these hallowed halls – where presidents, cabinet secretaries, senators and representatives past and present have toiled to lead and guide our nation – is truly awe-inspiring.

From there, the list grows with the hundreds of office buildings where the many departments, agencies and administrations that guide our nation reside. Capitol and the Supreme Court – the three branches of government which impact the lives of every single American – all sit within a few blocks of each other. There's no denying that the one thing that most defines Washington, D.C. Five of Washington's most unique features and characteristics.