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“Thomas Jefferson was the nation’s third president, and this year, his namesake hotel takes the No. 1 spot for the third year in a row. Guests can connect with the Virginia-born founding father in every part of the place — all 99 guest rooms are inspired by his travels, while Quill, the bar, references the era-appropriate writing instrument.”
Read more: The Top 10 Hotels in Washington, D.C.
Last week, President Barack Obama visited families of wounded veterans staying with the Fisher House network in Bethesda, Maryland. He hand-delivered cookies from Dog Tag Bakery as part of his surprise visit.
The families of our wounded warriors don't often get a lot of fanfare, but they're serving and sacrificing right alongside their loved ones. We all owe a debt to them, too, and Fisher House is always making sure we're serving those who serve us. https://t.co/dqnvNk9cQR
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 1, 2019
Read more via The Hill: Obama hand-delivers cookies to families of wounded veterans
Read more via IJR: Obama Surprises Families of Wounded Veterans With a Visit and Cookies
Applications are now open for the Dog Tag Winter 2020 Fellowship!
The Dog Tag Inc. program empowers veterans with service-connected disabilities, military spouses, and caregivers to discover personal and professional fulfillment in the civilian world through an innovative business- and entrepreneurship-focused fellowship.
During the five-month program, fellows will take courses, participate in professional workshops, and gain first-hand experience running a business.
Classes will run January 14 through May 28, 2020. Applications are due October 1, 2019. Learn more and apply here.
Happy Bastille Day, France! Learn about the history of the Bastille Key that hangs in the central hall at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Wishing you a wonderful day with friends and family!
