I'm not a classical history buff, meaning the stuff that you hear about in American History class and such. I've had, if possible, a NEGATIVE interest in American history. My historical lust is for things I know personally, such as the old institution where I work, the old neighborhood where I used to live.
However, I recently had a yen to return to, and take daughter Ka*tie to, the 
FDR Memorial in Washington, DC. Not out of any love for history--I couldn't have even told you when FDR was president, or which came first, FD or T R. I just really, really like the memorial. It is a place, not a thing. You experience it, you don't just look at it.
When I saw it 6 years ago, I didn't really pay more than passing attention to the plaques with quotes on them. I was more captivated by the waterfalls, the sculptures. On THIS visit, though, the quotes seemed to have been placed as a secret, although blatant, communication. And many people seemed to be hearing it, and taking pictures, as was I.
You'll have to click on these pictures to enlarge them so you can read the quotes, but it is worth the trouble. I assume that they are also on the website. There isn't much I can say to add to them, so I'll just put them up here for you to appreciate. It was incredible to me how timely they all seemed...
I like the photos. I'm thinking that is you? The quotes are also moving. Thanks for sharing them.
:) ba
Posted by: Beth Ann | July 18, 2005 at 01:04 AM
yup, that's me and my husband. i don't know who the little girls are, but they were sure cute--everyone was taking their picture.
Posted by: Sue | July 18, 2005 at 09:26 PM
If only current politicians embraced FDR for real (instead of only in bust).
Peace,
Bob
Posted by: Bob | July 20, 2005 at 11:02 AM