October
2009
Mr.
Webb Goes To Washington-Day Two
October 9, 2009: We're back
in Washington D.C. again with the kids on fall break. This was my
third time in Washington D.C. in a year. I love this city! So much
history and so much architecture. I went to the Newseum while the
rest of my crew went to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
I saw it last year, plus I never was a dinosaur freak. I loved the
Newseum. There was one whole section on the Pulitzer Prize winning
photos, as well as a 9-11 section. I was very moved by both sections.
We also got a rare White House visit, thanks to Sen. Mitch McDonnell's
office. I think it was because my father-in-law Gale is such as a
huge Republican...ha! Gale is a Democrat through and through. So we
thought it was amazing that we got the tour. This was Laura's first
trip to the District. She loved riding the Metro subway. She soaked
in all the sights and sounds, especially the people.
Bill Biggert was
the only working photojournalist killed on 9-11.
Front page newspapers from around the world.
Part of the antenna tower from the South Tower of the World Trade
Center.
Nic Ut's 1973 Pulitzer Prize winning photo, "Napalm Attack,"
and the Leica that he shot it with.
The 1976 Pulitzer Prize winning feature photo by the Louisville Courier-Journal,
on Busing to help desegregate Louisville's school system.
The kids with Pap and Granny in front of the White House.
Street sculptures
Laura rides the escalator and the Metro Subway
Leaving the campground.
