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It’s no surprise that Washington D.C. is the vacation destination of choice for practicing and wannabe history buffs. But history buff or not, traveling to D.C. is still a very affordable getaway, with tons of free or almost free options. If you can find a cheap hotel in Washington, and choose wisely when it comes to what you spend on food, it’s easy to experience all the history D.C. has to offer for a very, very low price.

Whether you stay at the Willard InterContinental Hotel or not, you’ll definitely want to visit. Though not on every tourist’s list, sit in the lobby and consider this: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his famed “I Have a Dream” speech right here. After digesting that grandiose thought, take the short two block walk to The White House. The National Mall is also within walking distance.

Another totally free option, this one much better known, is the Lincoln Memorial. This breathtaking structure overlooks the 2,029-foot-long Reflecting Pool, as well as the Washington Monument. At an astounding 19 feet, the Memorial features inscriptions from Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address and the Gettysburg Address.

Instead of just looking at history, become a part of it by sitting in on a Supreme Court ruling. And no worries if there isn’t one scheduled for the day or time when you’re in town. There are many additional activities available in the Supreme Court building, including self-guided tours. Visitors can also view the 24 minute film, The Supreme Court, or listen to hourly lectures in the courtroom. These lectures, held every hour on the half hour from 9:30am- 3:30pm, detail the functions of the Supreme Court, the history of the building, and the architecture of the courtroom. Lastly, various and constantly-changing exhibits are available to the public. Current exhibits include Sandra Day O’Connor: First Woman on the Supreme Court, and The Supreme Court Then and Now.

The last must-see spot on your (almost) free D.C. vacation is the home of the National Archives and Records Administration. Schedule a group tour, or take a peek at the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Currently the building is housing an exhibit called Discovering the Civil War.

There’s no better way to learn about U.S. history than to experience it for yourself. And with all the deals out there on cheap hotel in Washington, this priceless experience is affordable, too!

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The Mayor’s College Fair

The Mayor’s College Fair brings together a variety of programs available for the Washington D.C. schools and their students preparing for college tuition costs. This event takes place on September 15, 2006 and provides information about a variety of college tuition assistantship programs. Students in the Washington D.C. schools are encouraged to attend the Mayor’s College Fair in order to learn more about the special programs open to them as Washington D.C. students.

The Mayor’s College Fair is being held for the first time this year as part of the Washington D.C. schools’ effort to coordinate the various assistantships available to graduating seniors as well as provide a public forum for discussing and disseminating this information. Hopefully, this will become an annual event at the beginning of each school year as a new class of seniors looks forward to the joys and burdens of financing a college education. This meeting will hopefully provide a structure for students in Washington D.C. schools seeking guidance about financial aid programs and packages available for Washington D.C. students.

The D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program

One program that has promised great potential in aiding Washington D.C. school graduates pay for college is the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAGP). This program has been going on since 2000 and provided over $ 100 million towards the education costs of DC residents attending college. This program covers the difference between instate and out of state tuition, up to $ 10,000 per year for qualified applicants. The grant can be extended over six years at any public college or university nationwide. In addition, there are limited funds available for students attending private colleges in the Washington D.C. area as well as two year community colleges nationwide.

The D.C. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program

The D.C. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (DCLEAP) provides $ 1500 annually to those Washington D.C. school residents who show financial need. This award can be used at any accredited university nationwide. These funds are intended to be used to fill the gaps in a student’s financial aid package and cover many of the costs other than tuition that many students face when paying for books, housing, etc. This program is designed to help Washington D.C. school residents to find the extra help that they need to make ends meet while in college.

The D.C. Adoption Scholarship Program

The DC Adoption Scholarship (DCAS) provides up to $ 10,000 a year for post-high school education and training of District of Columbia children who were adopted through DC’s Child and Family Services Agency, and/or children who lost one or both parents in the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. These funds are meant to help lower the financial burden to those who lost their parents due to the terrorist attacks and now must take the burden of paying for college on themselves. The grants are targeted toward those members of the community most affected by the attacks as well as keeping community awareness high about the continued impact that the attacks have had on the United States.

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[Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun and Nesuhi Ertegun, Turkish Embassy(?), Washington, D.C., between 1938 and 1948] (LOC)


Image by The Library of Congress
Gottlieb, William P., 1917-, photographer.

[Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun and Nesuhi Ertegun, Turkish Embassy(?), Washington, D.C., between 1938 and 1948]

1 negative : b&w ; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.

Notes:
Gottlieb Collection Assignment No. 362
Reference print available in Music Division, Library of Congress.
Purchase William P. Gottlieb
Forms part of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (Library of Congress).

Subjects:
Ertegun, Ahmet M.
Ertegun, Nesuhi
Sound recording executives and producers–1930-1950.

Format: Portrait photographs–1930-1950.
Film negatives–1930-1950.

Rights Info: Mr. Gottlieb has dedicated these works to the public domain, but rights of privacy and publicity may apply. lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/gottlieb/gottlieb-copyrig…

Repository: (negative) Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Washington D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
(reference print) Library of Congress, Music Division, Washington D.C. 20540 USA, loc.gov/rr/perform/

Part Of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (DLC) 99-401005

General information about the Gottlieb Collection is available at lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/gottlieb/gottlieb-home.html

Persistent URL: hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/gottlieb.02621

Call Number: LC-GLB13- 0262

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[Portrait of Duke Ellington and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C., ca. 1940] (LOC)


Image by The Library of Congress
Gottlieb, Delia Potofsky, photographer.

[Portrait of Duke Ellington and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C., ca. 1940]

1 negative : b&w ; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.

Notes:
Gottlieb Collection Assignment No. 132
Reference print available in Music Division, Library of Congress.
Purchase William P. Gottlieb
Forms part of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (Library of Congress).

Subjects:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Gottlieb, William P.
Jazz musicians–1930-1950.
Composers–1930-1950.
Pianists–1930-1950.
News photographers–1930-1950.
WINX

Format: Portrait photographs–1930-1950.
Cityscape photographs–1930-1950.
Film negatives–1930-1950.

Rights Info: Mr. Gottlieb has dedicated these works to the public domain, but rights of privacy and publicity may apply. lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/gottlieb/gottlieb-copyrig…

Repository: (negative) Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Washington D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
(reference print) Library of Congress, Music Division, Washington D.C. 20540 USA, loc.gov/rr/perform/

Part Of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (DLC) 99-401005

General information about the Gottlieb Collection is available at lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/gottlieb/gottlieb-home.html

Persistent URL: hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/gottlieb.02521

Call Number: LC-GLB13- 0252

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Answer by say_no_2_religion
Her and her whole family are truly a disgrace to the human race.

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