. The essential facts of Oklahoma history and civics . )lacc with adeep impression of the beauty of our nationalcapital, and of the great sacrifices which havebeen Mount Vernon Mount Vernon. — The other place is Washing-tons home, Mount Vernon, which lies about tenmiles below Arlington on the Potomac place has changed very little since Washing-ton lived there. We are transported over onehundred years back to the veiy beginning of ournational life. The simplicity and dignity of thesurroundings help us to understand the characterof the first President, lie himself is buried 182
. The essential facts of Oklahoma history and civics . )lacc with adeep impression of the beauty of our nationalcapital, and of the great sacrifices which havebeen Mount Vernon Mount Vernon. — The other place is Washing-tons home, Mount Vernon, which lies about tenmiles below Arlington on the Potomac place has changed very little since Washing-ton lived there. We are transported over onehundred years back to the veiy beginning of ournational life. The simplicity and dignity of thesurroundings help us to understand the characterof the first President, lie himself is buried 182 CIVIL GOVERNMENT near his home, adjoining the gardens, whereflowers are still blossoming as on the day of hisdeath. Mount Vernon is, indeed, a nationalsanctuary where from the memories of the pastwe may get inspiration for the future. QUESTIONS 1. Where was the first capital of the United Stateslocated ? When removed, and where is its presentlocation ? 2. Name six of the most noted government buildingsin Washington. 3. Why are Arlington and Mount Vernon famous ? 4. Find out all you can about the WashingtonMonument — when built, what it commemorates, etc. 5. Wh
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