Monuments to visit The United States Of America

You can see this famous building from the road since the famous political scandal of 1974, which led to the fall of the Nixon administration and the resignation of the president. The latter had monitored the opposing political clan, the Democrats, who had an office in the building. The journalists who had uncovered the first elements of the scandal had been informed by the mysterious informant "Deep Throat". Watergate is famous for its adaptation into a film (Les Hommes du Président with Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman). It is now a simple office building.

This Georgian-style residence dates back to 1820 and served as headquarters for unionists during the occupation. With a guide in costume, we go back to the past, watching antique furniture, original fabrics, beautiful fabrics and beautiful views over the Mississippi from the porch and the balcony. Do not miss the garden, romantic and very well maintained.

In the th and th centuries, it was a place for people in the city who were not there. We were told that there were ghosts of known characters who lived there, such as Dolly Madison, the wife of the first president of the United States (yellow house at the entrance to the square in H Street) and Stephen Decatur, a Navy member.
It is now a popular place for tourists who want to see the back of the White House. In the four corners of the square, the figures of characters who took part in the American war of independence, including the valuable French allies of General Lafayette and General de Rochambeau, were involved in helping the young American nation to become liberated from British tutelage. In the middle of the square is the statue of Andrew Jackson, who massacred many of the Cherokee tribe Indians. In H Street, on the side of the street opposite Dolly Madison, you can visit the St. John Church.

After four years of renovations costing $310 million, the Minnesota State Capitol reopened in August 2017. The history of Saint Paul as the capital of the state is strongly linked to this building, which houses the centre of the state government's activities, including the Governor's Reception Hall, the Senate Chamber, the Chamber of Deputies and the Supreme Court. Architect Cass Gilbert is the architect behind the Capitol. It took nine years to build this imposing building, which opened its doors in 1905. At 132 m high, the Capitol offers a beautiful view to those who are lucky enough to come in summer and who can then admire Daniel Chester and Edward Potter's sculpture more closely. This superb work covered in gold leaf is a tribute to Minnesota. The driver of the tank even bears a sign with the name of that state. Within the building are hidden the many symbols of Minnesota: the floor of the rotunda, among others, represents a star, referring to the North Star (which reminds us of Minnesota's belonging to the former French colony). If you would like to learn more about the history of the building and its function, there is only one thing left to do: take part in one of the free guided tours that are organised every day. From Monday to Saturday, the first visit takes place at 10 am and the second at 2 pm (times change between March and June). On Sundays, guided tours take place at 1pm and 3pm.

This lighthouse was erected in 1868 and automated in 1926. During the summer months, you can take part in guided tours to get inside: two visits per hour are organised in summer. The lighthouse is located at the northern tip of Peninsula State Park, of which it is a part. From up there, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. A small museum dedicated to the history of the lighthouse was inaugurated in the building that housed the keeper's residence. Since 1978, the lighthouse has been registered as a National Historic Site.