I am very fortunate in having my very own personal Travel Agent.
As well as organising some wonderful trips to my dream places, at the lowest prices he also selects accommodation - at the best prices which are romantic, unique, historic and/or famous.
So it was that in Washington we stayed at the Hilton Capitol - just around the corner from the White House. Originally known as the Hilton Statler, it was completed on the 18th of January, 1943, 3 days after the Pentagon.
it was the most modern hotel of the time and included alumunium windows - which were not widely used then. However the owners donated them to the war effort.
Many famous people have passed through the hotel doors over the years.
In 1963 the Deputy Director Bayard Rustin of the Civil Rights movement stayed there before That March and after that famous "I have a Dream" speech.
President Reagan stayed there and Rose Kennedy hosted the Kennedy Foundation's 1st International Awards Banquet at the hotel.
As I write this, we are back in New York. It is a great time to be visiting here, last weekend was Labour Weekend which is the last of summer , so everything is quiet - no queuesor crowds!!! - almost better than a winter holiday because it is warmer. Anyway before I talk about NY I must tell you more about Washington.....
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