The Lincoln Memorial was constructed to honor Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. It features a large seated sculpture of Lincoln and inscriptions of his famous speeches: the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address.
Lincoln Memorial // Philomena
Many films and series have been filmed at the Lincoln Memorial, one of the world's most iconic locations. The script for the movie Philomena also included a scene set at this historic site. So, despite the looming threat of Hurricane Sandy, the production team traveled across the ocean to shoot at the memorial.
Reflecting Pool // Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump is a moviethat unfolds the history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75 who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart. The movie contains many historical events, including the anti-war March on the Pentagon rally on October 21, 1967.
Reflecting Pool // Wonder Woman 1984
In Wonder Woman 1984, Diana (Gale Gadot) and Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) share a romantic, moonlit walk along The Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial. This beautiful scene features stunning lighting and reflections in the water, complemented by Diana's striking white dress.
Constitution Gardens Pond // Jason Bourne
The Constitution Gardens honors the U.S. Constitution. It covers 50 acres and includes a pond, walking paths, and abundant greenery. Within the park, you will find the memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence, located on a small island in the pond. This memorial displays the signatures of the original 56 signatories of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Washington Monument // Spider-Man: Homecoming
The Washington Monument, built in 1884 to honor George Washington, remains the world’s tallest stone obelisk. Visitors can explore the surrounding park or take an elevator ride to the observation deck for stunning panoramic views of the city.
National Museum of American History // Julie and Julia
In Julie and Julia, the life stories of blogger Julie Powell (Amy Adams) and chef Julia Child (Meryl Streep) intertwine as Julie attempts to cook all the recipes from Julia's book, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking".
Smithsonian Castle // Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
In Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, security guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) infiltrates the Smithsonian Institution to rescue Jedediah (Owen Wilson) and Octavius (Steve Coogan), who have been mistakenly shipped to the museum.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History // Get Smart
In the movie Get Smart, Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell) is a highly intellectual but bumbling spy working for the CONTROL agency. He is tasked with preventing a terrorist attack from the rival spy agency KAOS. Partnering with him is the more skilled and experienced Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway).
Capitol Hill // House of Cards
The Netflix original series House of Cards follows Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), an amoral politician and Democrat, and his equally ambitious wife, Claire Underwood (Robin Wright), as they seek revenge on those who betrayed him.
