We started the day by trying to get into the Supreme Court for oral arguments. We walked up Capitol Hill, got in line around 830, and soon after they handed out some tickets but not enough for us to get in.
We waited a bit longer - it became clear that the only chance was to get in for the second case and that would take a few hours. So we went next door to the Library of Congress where there were some great exhibits.
We then walked down to the White House for our noon tour. After a long security line we got to walk through the executive mansion.
Next we took a bus back to the Capitol for lunch at the Senate Cafeteria, and then a Capitol tour with Monomoy alum Grace Fernandez, including a visit to the Senate chamber.
Following the tour, Grace arranged for us to have a sit down with her boss, Sen. Markey, who regaled us with stories of growing up as the son of a milkman in Malden.
We then finished the day with a men's basketball game at George Washington University - the Revs won!
After one more Metro ride we got back for one more night at the Holiday Inn.
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