Celebrating Peace on the Mall
November 20th, 2005 
by Susan Harris
Last this week I attended a Senate hearing in which some prominent people like Newt Gingrich called for the U.S. to bring about "regime change" in Iran. The very next day, in marked and welcome contrast, I saw a presentation about the new headquarters of the U.S. Peace Institute on Constitution Avenue, facing the Lincoln Memorial. The architect is the illustrious Moshe Safdie, so peace isn’t getting short shrift this time ’cause he’s the best. They intend for the building to be used frequently for public events - can’t wait.
What a nice change from the war-glorifying new World War II Memorial I ranted about earlier, and from the terrible climate in this wartorn town.
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November 21st, 2005 at 1:40 am
Nice building. Surely the roof designs not echoing our own Sydney Opera House?
November 21st, 2005 at 7:55 am
You’re right - yet another example of the lasting influence of that amazing building of yours.