VISIT TO CAPITOL IN WASHINGTON DC---DEMOCRACY 0F USA AND HISTORIC 20/01/2021

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EAGER CROWD QUEUING TO ENTER THE CAPITOL 

Washington and Washington DC are different and are 2600 miles away, I learnt only when I planned a visit to  DC. Capitol being the seat of power in the capital, that was the first place I visited. It was interesting to find  many statues and plaques inside the Capitol, all beautifully sculpted. The history of the United States of America was elaborately explained by the guide as to how one after the other, States joined the United States and the statues depict those  leaders primarily responsible for the merger after overcoming apprehensions and aligning aspirations of people of different states. 

 

TWO OF THE PIONEERS WHO  CREATED SUCCESSFUL DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES. THEIR STATUES DECORATING THE CAPITOL BUILDING
It was absorbing to listen understand and realize how democracy evolved to consolidate itself as the most powerful nation in the world that is also rightly referred to as superpower. The very structure of the Capitol building displayed grandeur and the imposing statues and plaques added to the magnificence, that one felt a sense of pride of having visited a historically significant place. The robust security personnel carrying variety of guns appeared alert and added to the aura of that place.
QUEEN VICTORIA AND HELEN KELLER LEGENDS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT

I felt sad when I read and saw in the TV, few days ago the violence that erupted and it was horrifying to learn that damage was caused to such a prestigious structure and location. As a rank outsider yet admirer of USA, I felt that to settle political differences this is not acceptable even as a last resort that too in the country that is viewed as an edifice of ideal democratic set up.

THE CAPITOL AND WHITE HOUSE EPITOME OF US DEMOCRACY

20th January 2021 is not only a historic day for the USA but to the democratic world as well, as, for the first time a woman takes over as Vice President of the United States of America. Her Afro-American – Indian origin adds further flavor to the news. On this historic occasion as a non-USA person, but loving and respecting democracy   and USA, I feel proud that just a year ago I visited a place that was historic already and creating history now.

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