Tag Archives: military

A View From the Washington Monument

What else stands more proudly than the Washington Monument which overlooks the entire District of Columbia?

This prominent structure marks the skyline of Washington, DC since 1884 and was built to commemorate President George Washington’s military leadership during the American Revolution.

Standing 555’5’’ feet tall, the Egyptian obelisk offers an unobstructed view of the city for over thirty miles.

For a bird-eye view glimpse of the District, reserve tickets at the National Park Service website, but reserve early since it is peak season from April to September and the tickets are very much in demand.

Shh… Free tickets for same-day visitors can be obtained on a first-come-first –serve basis from the Washington Monument Lodge at 8:30 am.

Sexual War Politics, Aug 8th-31st

Running until August 31 at the World Erotic Art Museum, Rosemarie Romero’s “Sexual War Politics” is an exploration of the Free Love movement, and the sexual politics they used to try and defeat the military-industrial complex through free love, random nudity, and countercultural agitprop.

1. Massive Memorial Day Parade May 29

As one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation, the Chicago Memorial Day Parade is definitely one worth attending. Gracing the streets of Chicago since 1870, the parade honors all those who sacrificed their lives in defense of our country and is a day to be thankful for what we have. This year, participants include area high school Marching Bands, Drum and Bugle Corps, many Veterans’ groups, JROTC and the military. The parade draws about 10,000 spectators every year. The event begins with the wreath laying on Daley Plaza’s Eternal Flame at 11, and parade officially starts there at noon.