the flag at half mast
looking over the Lee Mansion National Memorial
moving along
tombs of all shape and sizes
the cemetery's well served by paved walkways
to the tomb of the unknown soldier
The Tomb of the Unknowns
Honoring the entombed soldiers of World War I & II
the Korean War
and the Vietnam War
Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheater
located behind the tomb of the unknown soldier
it is huge!
and grand
the roads by the Amphitheater
The Arlington Amphitheater north entrance
moving on
Remembering the Maine: The memorial to the USS Maine
Cenotaph memorials honoring space crew
of the Space Shuttle Challenger and many others
more tombs
hilly parts of the cemetery
what a sight!
The Joint Resolution
Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Located outside the cemetery
memorial Drive
back in the visitor center for a chill and rest
that's all folks
The National Gallery of art!
the front atrium of the north entrance
Opened in 1937
it's ranked 2nd nationally and 6th globally
as a museum of choice
the museum spots a large collection of fine art
statues
sculptures
and paintings alike
all displayed in large accessible galleries
marble-quete!
tapestries and murals
coin collections
old fireplaces
19th century french paintings
The garden courts in the museum
decked with skylight and plants
a place to chill and relax by the fountain
the east sculpture hall
italian paintings from 13-15th centruy
nicely framed