Picture of the day - November 6, 2005

The Jefferson Memorial

Photo courtesy of Rocky Coalson - my cousin...and one of the world's greatest guys! Washington, DC is much more then just a seat of government - it is also a living and growing museum filled with monuments honoring the men who risked their lives and fortunes to forge a new nation where we can now live free of the chains of tyranny... and those who struggled in later years to protect our freedoms. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, FDR and many others stepped up during troubled times and led their fellow citizens into battle against the enemies of liberty and those who desired our destruction. The monuments in our nation's capitol honor the vision, courage, leadership and personal sacrifices of these giants of history. Fellow Virginian Thomas Jefferson made several enormous contributions to the birth and growth of our country. Most importantly, he authored one of the most beloved and influential documents in the history of the world - the Declaration Of Independence. This short document put the world on notice that a new and independent nation dedicated to human freedom was about to be formed at whatever cost was required. Jefferson also served as Governor of Virginia, U.S. Secretary of State, Vice President and of course President of the United States. He later founded the University Of Virginia, one of his proudest achievements. Today's picture features the Jefferson Memorial, a magnificent monument to the life and contributions of a remarkable man who left a unique and indelible mark on the history of America and indeed the world.   Picture Of The Day Homepage | Submit a photo Interesting Articles