EDUCATION Come for the Education. Stay for the History. and monuments to this great nation and its history. Whether by water taxi, Uber or however you choose to traverse the trip into Washington, D.C., there is a wealth of things to see and do that a family will carry with them for a lifetime. The Lincoln Me- morial, Washington Monument, the United States Capitol Building, the White House, Jefferson Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Monument and all of the other memorials and monuments in the National Mall area. But there are other things to see in the area as well: Ford’s Theatre – the site of Lincoln’s assassination. The Peterson House – where Lincoln was taken aſter being shot and where he ultimately died. The Smithsonian – 19 museums and galleries that could take weeks all by itself to explore, each with its own theme and something to see for everyone (from Fonzie’s jacket on Happy Days to the Wright brothers’ airplane). The National Spy Museum – If you are a fan of Bond, Bourne or any other famed spy — real or fictional — this is the place for you. Gadgets that the Q section would be proud to give 007, except these are re- al-life artifacts of the covert world. The Pentagon Memorial – homage to the victims of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. Arlington National Cemetery – my personal favorite. Very reverent and just fills you with awe. The Tomb of the Unknowns is here. So is the final resting place of President John F. Kennedy as well as brother Robert Kennedy. There are sections memorializing the Space Shuttle Challenger and Civil War veterans. Notables interred include General George S. Patton, World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, actor and Marine Corps veteran Lee Marvin and so many, many others from various walks of life… actors, authors, scientists and athletes. So, if you’re bringing the family to ALOA 2018 in National Harbor, Maryland, July 8-14, you’re in for a real treat. You’ll get a first-class education in being a better security professional, and you and the family can take in history as it happened — and in the making. Jim Hancock, CML , CMST, is ALOA’s educa- tion manager. You can reach him at [email protected] or (214) 819-9733. 1.800.567.0451 #392 [email protected] capitolindustriesinc.com 56 KEYNOTES JULY/AUGUST 2018 WWW.ALOA.ORG AAMPER- FFORD T THERPROOF ESIST WEA ABLE R ANT MAGNETIC P ADLOCK
