Washington, D.C.
Sun., Dec. 15, 1925
This morning we visited Arlington Cemetery, solemn and impressive, the new amphitheater stunning. Walking over to inspect the Radio Station we found no visitors were allowed, so spying a trolley in the distance, ran for it, but missed. When the conductor finally spotted us he stopped the trolley, backed it up, and we jumped aboard, amid the amused glances of the whole carload of passengers. That's service for you!
The Washington monument being under repair, we could not ascend, but we walked along the tree-bordered lagoon to the Lincoln Memorial. The whole effect is perfect, so simple and dignified yet on such a magnificent scale.
For dinner we went to a neighboring boarding house where the table was loaded with enough food for an army, all for 65¢ . One could have as many helpings as wanted, and maids were constantly refilling the serving dishes.