Today is Veterans Day, originally established for commemorating the armistice that ended the hostilities of World War I, which ended the shooting on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Originally called “the Great War,” the conflict then became known as “the war to end all wars,” but now is merely called World War I.” Rather than join the crowds and politicians at Arlington Cemetery, or partake of a free meal for veterans at one of the many chain restaurants, or buy a green LED light at Walmart, I thought I would visit the U.S. Institute of Peace, located at the intersection of Constitution Avenue and 23rd Street NW.
Twilight, United States Institute of Peace
(Technical Data: Nikon D-800E, on tripod with 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, set at 24mm, 10 seconds @f/16, f/16, ISO 400; photographed 25 minutes after sunset)
Those interested in knowing more about the U.S. Institute of Peace can check the organization’s website here.
Keep shooting…(but only with a camera)
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Robin, thank you for informing me about the Institute of Peace ! I did not know it existed, and I will look at the website thoroughly ! I appreciate you so much !!
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Thanks very much, Annette. The Institute has been around since 1984, occupying leased office space downtown, but became more visible when this dramatic building was constructed for them in 2011.
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I hadn’t heard of the Institute of Peace. Another place to add to my “want to visit” list.
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Thanks very much. As I understand it, they are not set up for “walk-in” visits, but one can go inside if they are attending an event. The events are posted on their website and it looks like anyone can sign up to attend.
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What a beautiful building.
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Thanks, Elen. Yes, it is quite different from anything else along the mall. And it has a prominent location right on Constitution Aven just to the left as you come down the ramp from the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge onto Constitution Avenue.
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Nice photo of a beautiful building. I know a couple of “fellows” who spend a year there. Interesting place…
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Thanks, Patti. That sounds like an interesting assignment and it looks like it would be pretty cool on the inside. I’ll have to sign up for a lecture or conference sometime.
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I never knew there was an Institute of Peace. Shouldn’t that be what we all are a part of?? 🙂 Stunning shot. Simply stunning! And honestly Robin…it seems lately you have really hit your stride!
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Thanks very much, Laura. That’s truly nice of you to say. And yes, the Institute is not well known. It has a rather small budget, unfortunately.
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You’re welcome Robin.
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