On this Memorial Day, Ned Levi discusses visiting three war memorials, The Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, Pearl Harbor, and Omaha Beach, and gives thanks to our service men and women for their sacrifices.
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George Washington
In conjunction with the opening of the movie, “Night at the Museum 2″ set in Washington’s Smithsonian museum, Mount Vernon is opening its door for an unprecedented evening experience in George Washington’s home.
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Themed decorations, a gingerbread Mount Vernon created by former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier, historical chocolate-making demonstrations, 18th-century dancing, and even a Christmas camel just like George Washington had on the grounds during Christmas of 1787 add to the historic atmosphere.
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Nicolas Cage kidnaps the president and drags him into a secret basement beneath Mount Vernon in “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets.” I rolled my eyes and suspended belief — surely this is made-for-movies fantasy, just like the buried treasure under Manhattan. Not so fast! There really is a secret basement under Mount Vernon!
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