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Washington Dc

National Museum of Emerging Science Tokyo.

Top 10

Destination discovery

Brian Johnston seeks out the top 10 overseas science museums, guaranteed to fire the imagination.

USA

Gettysburg and other addresses

Daniel Day Lewis stars as President Abraham Lincoln in a scene from the movie LINCOLN.
 

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After Barack Obama's swearing-in for a second term, David Whitley traces the story of another US president immortalised in a new movie.

United States

24 hours in Washington, DC

Arlington Cemetery.

Dead presidents, living presidents. If there is one thing they could agree on, it's a love for this city, writes Dugald Jellie.

USA

Power and the palate

House rules ... the Obamas like dining out

Alex Spillius knows where Washington's political elite go to unwind - and the tables to book this election year.

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Travellers Tips

Air travel

Come cry with me

Baby crying plane

Flying with a toddler? Fasten your seatbelt, advises Dugald Jellie. There's a white-knuckle ride ahead.

Tripologist

Gettysburg and other historic addresses

Tripologist I'm planning a trip to Washington, DC, in June. I would like to visit Civil War sites. Can you help with firms offering one- or two-day tours?

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