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8. ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES
The OAS's beautiful building, with its three round-topped arches, is one of the area's
architectural delights. The OAS Art Museum of the Americas has a permanent col-
lection of Western Hemisphere art that is one of the most important in the US.
The Organization of American States is a cooperative association of all 35 countries
of the hemisphere to promote economic development, protect human rights, and
strengthen democracy.
17th St at Constitution Ave, NW • 202 458 6016

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Museum • 201 18th St, NW • Open 10am-5pm Tue-Sun; closed Federal holidays
• Free

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9. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
The largest concert hall in the city is in Constitution Hall, the grand performance
space operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The corner-
stone of this John Russell Pope design was laid in 1928, using the same trowel Ge-
orge Washington used for the US Capitol building cornerstone in 1793. The DAR also
has a fascinating museum of early American artifacts, ranging from a simple 17th-
century dwelling to an elaborate Victorian parlor. The DAR is a volunteer women's
service promoting patriotism, history, and education. Any woman who can prove lin-
eal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join.
1776 D St, NW • 202 628 1776

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Museum • Open 9:30am-4pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat; closed 2 weeks in July •
Free

10. FEDERAL RESERVE BUILDING (ECCLES BUILDING)
Another gleaming white design by Paul P. Cret, architect of the Folger Shakespeare
Library . The Federal Reserve System is the central banking authority in the United
States, regulating and facilitating banking and the flow of currency and financial
transactions.

2001 C St, NW

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