By Candyce H. Stapen Washington, D.C., is not just any city. It's the nation's capital — and that makes all the difference.

The movement to create a memorial to Lincoln began shortly after his assassination. The Lincoln Monument Association was established by Congress in 1867, but the site for the memorial was not selected ...

Commemorate the nation’s birthday with private whiskey tastings, Rose Garden-inspired afternoon teas and firework-watching ...