University Singers Go To Washington DC, December 2001
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Our trip included a visit to the Capitol and a chance to sit in floor seats in the House of Representatives, concerts at the Pentagon and White House, a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington, honoring the memory of Ball State alumni LTG Timothy Maude (the highest-ranking armed forces official killed on 9-11-01), and caroling at NASA headquarters. Our itinerary:
16-18 December 2001
6:30 a.m. Depart Emens Auditorium loading dock
+/- 7 p.m. Arrive George Washington University Inn, Foggy Bottom area
7:15 a.m. Load bus
7:25 a.m. Depart for Arlington
7:45 a.m. Arrive Arlington; two wreath-laying ceremonies
9:00 a.m. Load bus; to Capitol
9:20 a.m. Arrive Capitol, photos and brief tour
10:15 a.m. To Pentagon
11:00 a.m. Caroling at Pentagon; brief tour follows
Noon To Tyson Corner mall; lunch and concert
3:30 p.m. Return to hotel; remainder of day free
7:30 a.m. Load for White House
8:00 a.m. Arrive White House
11:45 p.m. Depart White House to hotel; load bags
12:30 p.m. Depart for Muncie; drive fast; get home soon!
