Do it yourself or take a tour, but don't miss it. You will go neither thirsty nor hungry as there are cafes, a buffet and a restaurant. We had noted on our map that there is a Jewish Museum of Military History at 1811 R Street, NW not too far from Dupont Circle. It is operated under the auspices of the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., National Memorial, Inc. and chartered in 1958 by an Act of Congress. This small gem of a museum documents and preserves the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the U.S., educates the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices made by Jewish Americans who served in the armed forces, and works to combat anti-Semitism.
Admission is free.
Most touching was the personal experiences of the Jewish American soldiers who liberated the concentration camps and how it affected their lives. This was the night of TheTravelzine get-together we'd looked forward to for so long. St., NW, best known for its extensive collection of beers. It's basically a pub and a good place to meet and start the evening. We enjoyed a Belgian beer that Kirk had discovered, got caught up on events since the last time we met and got to chat with Monica.