Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal Basin, Early Morning

Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal Basin, Early Morning

Washington, DC

January 2026

Ford's Theater

Ford's Theater National Historic Site, 511 10th Street, NW, Washington, DC. Better known as the place where President Lincoln was shot. He was watching the play "Our American Cousin". I remember that piece of trivia for one reason. While in the service I was in my office and answered the Hotline phone from another base in England. Expecting to be told I needed to brief an incoming pilot, but instead I was asked what the name of the play Lincoln was watching when he was assassinated? Seems they had some trivia contest going on. Since there was no Google in 1986, they called back later with the correct answer.

The Planet of Presidents

For Presidents Day I found a couple pics from a long time ago. The year, 1985, home on leave before heading overseas. The place, Washington, DC. The crew, my brother, my best friend and me. Just looking for something to do we made a run to DC to see the Vietnam Memorial that had recently opened and then check out the Smithsonian Museum of American History. I no longer remember the details, time will do this to a young man. It is this reason why I take pictures. It is my way of recording my life for later reference. Or maybe I knew I'd need fodder for this world wide internet blog thingy. That's it, I was just ahead of my time. Yea, that's the ticket.