So, mom and I went to our nation's capitol last week. Other than the this close to unbearable heat and humidity, we had a wonderful time. I'll share pictures later. But before i forget, we learned some fun things while we were there.
For instance, did you know that until Ronald Reagan, all the presidents were inaugurated on the east side (the back) of the U.S. Capitol? Reagan chose the west side, (the front) in homage to his home state, California. Since then, every single president has chosen to be inaugurated on the west side.
Did you know that the dome of the U.S. Capitol is made of cast iron? Can you imagine how heavy that sucker is!?!?!
Thomas Jefferson is my new favorite president. Why? you ask? Because he was a great, great, man. He invented macaroni and cheese. The worlds best food EVER! Aaaaaand, he brought ice cream to America. Yep. He was a genius! I love him.
President Cleveland wife, was the youngest first lady in history. She was only 21.
What were YOU doing at 21?!?!?
C-Span is the only network allowed to film inside the Senate and House chambers.
Washington DC has a Chinatown but no Chinese population, to speak of.
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