First Division Monument, Old Executive Office Building photo

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20-AUG-2016

First Division Monument, Old Executive Office Building

The First Division Monument (see below explanation thanks to Martin) and a view of the Old Executive Office Building, now known as the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, and even earlier as the State, War, and Navy Building, built between 1871 and 1888, which now hosts offices for White House staff.

The nose knows, posted earlier:

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Dave Berry		27-Mar-2018 16:09
We had a First Division reunion in DC about 20 years ago. That was where/when I got in touch with many of the guys I had served with in Vietnam. We attended a Twilight Tattoo ceremony over by the 1st Division Memorial and then went to the Wall together. It was a great evening. Thanks for sharing this! BV

Julie Oldfield		24-Oct-2016 01:14
It looks gorgeous. Great perspective. V

Gill Kopy		21-Oct-2016 01:00
You've captured this momument beautifully - neat how the gold figure dominates the scene V Thanks Martin for the interesting history.

Ika Zinka Eferl		20-Oct-2016 20:58
I think that the perspective used is superb , and those clouds are fantastic, as are the colors.V

William Barletta		20-Oct-2016 20:56
A fine perspective. I've never noticed this monument ~V~

victorswan		20-Oct-2016 19:37
What a gorgeous composition, the First Division Monument in front of the beautiful old building the low horizon and the great sky; that makes this picture complete Great work Helen BV++

janescottcumming		20-Oct-2016 19:21
An powerful composition with the tall column, the point of view and those great clouds. V

Martin Lamoon		20-Oct-2016 18:47
Its the First Division Monument First Division Monument This memorial proclaims the heroism of the soldiers of the First Division of the American Expeditionary Forces who gave their lives during World War I. The monument was dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge on October 4, 1924. Additions to the memorial were made in 1957 to honor the dead from World War II and in 1977 to honor those who died in the Vietnam War. The most recent addition, dedicated in 1995, commemorates those who died during Desert Storm in 1991. The symbol of the First Division is "the Big Red One." A bed of red flowers in front of the memorial spells out a huge numeral one from spring to fall. The symbol is modeled after the "big red one" in the center of the division's patch. This pink Milford granite column from Massachusetts is one of the largest pieces ever taken from a quarry in the United States. Standing atop the sphere is a 15-foot-tall, gilded bronze figure of Victory. She is supported by wings, suggesting the perfection of body and soul. In her right hand she carries a flag, while her left extends in a blessing of the dead.

Nirvan Hope		20-Oct-2016 18:30
Such a tall column with the winged gold figure standing out against the sky. Implications of the unobtainable? Or boasting? A fine image.

Hennie & Lies Lammers		20-Oct-2016 18:01
Beautiful shot, nice composition Helen. V

bill friedlander		20-Oct-2016 17:35
Super vantage point to get in the monument and the building, both have a European aura about them. V

joseantonio		20-Oct-2016 16:57
very nice composition with that beautiful sky.V.

Tom Munson		20-Oct-2016 16:47
This is beautiful with the blue sky and clouds.

Jim Coffman		20-Oct-2016 15:35
A beautifully captured image, Helen...

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		20-Oct-2016 15:30
Fantastic image of this beautiful old building. V

Isabel Cutler		20-Oct-2016 14:22
What a gorgeous sky to complement the building.

Graeme		20-Oct-2016 13:53
Excellent building and monument, Helen.V

Raymond		20-Oct-2016 13:52
Beautiful shot, great composition

Tom LeRoy		20-Oct-2016 13:50
An impressive monument and building, lots of history here! V

globalgadabout		20-Oct-2016 13:35
triumphant figure on the monument, attractive building, and such a grand sky...high quality image..