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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

by Jill Pohl -

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool - See several landmarks from this one beautiful spot, where you can also view the Washington Monument. The pool is actually modeled after the canals at Versailles, and it really does reflect the buildings and sky above it! ... [read more]

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