I was on an interview in Charlottesville, VA at the University of Virginia once in January of 2001. The day afterwards, I drove north to Washington D.C. and arrived late in the evening around perhaps 11 pm. I had the urge to tour but as you can imagine this is not a touring hour. However, I did find one quite enjoyable activity. I walked through the inaugeration grounds and setting that was set up for the next days inaugeration of George W. Bush to become our 43rd president. It was pretty exciting knowing that this was the exact location that a major historical event would soon take place. :). I must say that I was not confronted by anyone and strolled the entire location unrestriced. I was greeted by perhaps one security officer. Would this fly today in the Age of Terror? I don't think so. But I can say I was near by in time to a part of history.
One other place I strolled by was the 9/11 site of the World Trade Center probably in 2002 or 2003. I was in New Jersey/ Jersey City for an interview. After the interview, I hopped on the train and subway and found my way to Lower Manhattan.
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