Imperial Travel Educational Tour
Proven Success, Year after Year
In 1969 Imperial
launched " Imperial Educational programs" with the
first inaugural flight to Washington, D.C.. Our first 105 students were welcomed
aboard a brand new DC-9 plane by Indiana's governor and our Superintendent of
Public Instruction. The program has been so successful that today, 34 years
later, we have transported, by conservative estimate, 90,000 school students.
For many students, these flights are their first commercial airplane flight and
their first visit to our Nation's Capitol. The combination of these two events
create for these young people memories that will last for the rest of their
lives.
Since its inception, this program has continued to grow, win
praise and has been both confirmed and acclaimed by our Indiana United States
Representatives and Senators. In 1973 this program was honored, and brought to
national attention, by being commended in the United States Congressional
Record.
For further information: call:
Imperial at 765-447-9321 or l-800-642-6645
Some of the sites for the day may include:
The Washington
Monument
The Washington Monument is a tapering shaft or
obelisk of white marble, 555 feet 53/8 inches high and 55 feet 1 % inches square
at the base. Eight small windows, two on each side, are located at the 500 foot
level, where Washington points of interest are indicated.
The capstone weighs 3,300 lbs. and was placed on December
6,1884. The Monument was dedicated February 21, 1885, and opened October 9,
1888. It weighs 81,120 tons.
The Monument was authorized by Congress in 1848 and the
cornerstone was laid on July 4 the same year. Work progressed slowly until 1854,
when it became controversial and contributions ceased.156 feet of the shaft had
been erected and $300,000 had been subscribed. Work was resumed in 1880 at
government expense by the Corps of Engineers.
The Supreme Court
Completed as recently as 1935, the Supreme Court Building looks
like a Grecian temple. Built of white marble, with vast Corinthian columns, the
building reflects the power of the Nation's first tribunal and the majesty of
the Law. Nine justices sit on the bench, constantly interpreting the laws and
Constitution of the United States.
The National Archives
Constructed at a cost of more than $12,000,000, this
building is a kind of double structure, with one building inside the other. The
inside building is a giant vault containing important national records. The
National Archives Exhibition Hall contains the three most important documents in
America—The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of
Rights. They are sealed in glass and bronze cases filled with inert helium gas.
They can be lowered at a moment's notice into a large shockproof and fireproof
safe.
Arlington National Cemetery
When Lee Mansion was taken over by Federal troops
during the Civil War, part of the grounds was used for the burial of troops,
both Northern and Southern, that had died in the field hospital maintained on
the grounds. This was the beginning of Arlington Cemetery. Here lie the heroes
of American wars from the lowest privates to generals like John J. Pershing.
Here, too, is the Tomb of the Unknowns.
The White House
The Executive Mansion, or as L'Enfant preferred
to call it, "The President's Palace," is a mansion of unsurpassed
dignity and beauty. It stands on 18 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It
contains 132 rooms, 20 baths, five elevators, a swimming pool, and there is a
bomb shelter in the basement. The historic state rooms on the ground floors are
open to the public.
The Capitol
The most inspiring sight for Americans in Washington
is the Capitol Building, which houses the Legislative Branch of the Federal
Government. It is illuminated by floodlights at night, with the national flag
eternally flying on the east and west fronts. There is a
lantern perched above the dome. When it is lit you will know that one or both
Houses are in session. A Statue of Freedom tops the dome.
AND MUCH--MUCH--MUCH MORE!!!!!!!
CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS
Dear Educator:
185 x 12 = 2220 - Yes, two thousand two hundred and twenty days.
This is the number of days it takes to earn a high school diploma.
Mr./Ms. Educator, undoubtedly you spent an equivalent number
of days in elementary and secondary school earning your high school diploma.
Remember?
Let's go back now! Of those 2220 days you spent in school, think of one
day that really stands out, one specific day and/or days if you are lucky enough
to have had more than one in which you can account for the entire day. Could you
tell someone at 8:30 this happened, at 9:30 we did this, at 10:30 we did this
and so on, recounting a whole day? No, probably not!
Some 90,000 Indiana students who have gone with Imperial to
Washington since 1969 can account fully for one of those 2220 school days and
they can do it 27 years after graduation.
They will recall that on such and such day they took their
first commercial jet airplane ride. They went with their class to Washington,
D.C. They will say, "How well I remember getting up at 3:00 A.M. that day!
I remember boarding the big jet at 6:00 A.M. at Indianapolis and the flight to
Washington, landing at Dulles at 8:00 A.M. and being met with tour buses. The
buses took us to the Capitol building where I got to meet our Congressman for
the first time. I remember the White House, the Senate Chamber. How fast the
morning went. I remember lunch and what an appetite I worked up."
"At 1:00 P.M. we visited the National Archives. I can
well understand why it would take an estimated year to see it all in complete
detail. How well I remember our rushing around to get to Arlington
Cemetery to see the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier and what a moving experience that was. The impression this made on me is
still as real today as it was then. Visiting the Smithsonian was awsome!
"Then we went back to the airport at 6:30 P.M., back on
board the big jet to return to Indianapolis and complete the trip at 9:00 P.M.
What a day, a day I will never forget, a day that will live in my memory for as
long as I live."
This is why you need to call us and let us lift Washington
off the pages of the textbook. Make it really real! Have it come alive and
become one day out of 2220 days to remember.
The number of flights that will be available to us this year
will be limited. If you want to take from one to 500 or more persons to
Washington and have them share in this experience, call us at (765)
447-9321 or
toll free at 1 -800-642-6645. You will be glad you
did!
Organizing a trip to Washington, D.C. for your
class is simple and easy. We also have a 12 minute video available which
highlights a day in our Nation's Capital. Call for your copy.
As a sponsor we will guide you in organizing a trip to
Washington for your class or school. As a matter of fact, we will do most of the
work. Naturally, sponsors go as our guests and at our expense. We will allow one
sponsor and/or supervising person free with a ratio of one for each 25 students.
Don't put this off! Do it now! History is awaiting
you!
Very truly yours,
James Q. Calloway
President of Imperial Travel