Our first stop was at the National Archives. This is the place where you can see the actual documents that "created" America. The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, among others. Who wouldn't want pictures of those, right?
So you can imagine my reaction to find out there was a strict no-pictures policy for the entire building. Apparently the act of taking pictures damages the fragile papers? Thanks a bunch, science.
Still, we took a few pictures. Click on the "Read more" below?
Statue outside the Archives. Is it terrible we don't know who this is? Should we look him up?
I can still describe things we saw inside. There was a section with letters that kids sent to Presidents, awww! Amazing to find a letter that a 12-year-old Fidel Castro sent to President Roosevelt, asking for a $10 bill because he had never seen American money lol.
The actual Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and Constitution were a lot different than you'd imagine. The paper is old and very faded. But still very neat to know those are ACTUAL signatures from all of those great historical figures. Not a re-creation or anything. That's John Hancock's um... real... John Hancock?
Do museums count as eternal vigilance? Hehe I know what they are talking about. It's actually kinda deep and maybe something I shouldn't joke about?
Outside, another great quote relevant to the concept of museums. Even though we couldn't take pictures inside, it was a very awesome experience. To think that we, as Americans, all decide to follow these rules and can live together in freedom. Something you don't really think about, right?
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