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Security Blanket: Will it smother the nation's capital?(concern that the so-called 'Jersey barriers' will become a permanent part of Washington, D.C.)
Despite jitters about security, tourists coming to Washington these days can still enjoy all the sights: the White House, the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jersey Barrier. Actually, that last is not an official monument, but is fast becoming the symbol of post-September 11 Washington. Jersey barriers-the long, low concrete objects usually found along highway construction projects-are everywhere around town, keeping cars and trucks away from government buildings. They're also keeping federal and local officials locked in a debate over how much security is enough.
The barriers, which can be hauled in on trucks and put into place in a few hours, are perfect ...
- On Pennsylvania Avenue, Frustration Mingles With Understanding Series: harry...
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post Marcia Slacum Greene May 21, 1995 700+ words
...day that Pennsylvania Avenue NW in front of the White House was closed...section of Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House was closed...bicycles on Pennsylvania Avenue directly in front of the White House. Noting...
- Menace Turns `America's Main Street' Into a Sidewalk Series: bill clinton...
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post David Von Drehle May 21, 1995 700+ words
...no doubt the White House will continue...sent to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But at dawn...gates of the White House during the Depression...the trolleys up Pennsylvania Avenue weren't diverted...Outside 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, on the stretch...Leslie ...
- Closing The Avenue; Barricades Seal Off A Symbol of Openness Series: william h....
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post Ann Devroy; Steve Vogel May 21, 1995 700+ words
...abruptly closed Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House to motor...midday, Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House looked as...reviewed the White House security...driving on Pennsylvania Avenue. I don...
- FEAR OF WHITE HOUSE BOMBING CLOSES PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.(MAIN)
- Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) May 21, 1995 700+ words
...strike the White House, President...reluctantly closed Pennsylvania Avenue in front...front of the White House. Clinton...advice. Pennsylvania Avenue is a wide...Though Pennsylvania Avenue has been...front of the White House since it...
- Fencing in the White House Closing off Pennsylvania Avenue is the latest...
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe Martin F. Nolan, Globe Staff May 28, 1995 700+ words
...temporary tax. Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House is Washington...Intruders entered the White House grounds both Tuesday...culture, the Pennsylvania Avenue decision by the...Mikva, the new White House counsel, fought...
- White House Has Not Been Impenetrable; Security Breached On Many Occasions...
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post May 21, 1995 700+ words
...he dove toward the White House and crashed on the...rifle were fired at the White House by Francisco Martin...the south sidewalk of Pennsylvania Avenue. Three passersby tackled...Clinton was in the White House but was never in danger...
- Panel Sees Danger to White House; Review Urges Closing Pennsylvania Avenue To...
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post Pierre Thomas; Hamil R. Harris May 9, 1995 700+ words
...security at the White House has recommended closing Pennsylvania Avenue after experts...Americans go by Pennsylvania Avenue every year and see the White House and the overwhelming...traffic under Pennsylvania Avenue, she said...front of the White ...
- Closing The Avenue; Gridlock Predicted In Heart of Downtown Series: david a....
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post Stephen C. Fehr May 21, 1995 700+ words
...yesterday of Pennsylvania Avenue NW in front of the White House, a section...piece of Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House often is...around the White House to put up...traveling east on Pennsylvania Avenue came to uncertain...
Source: HighBeam Research, Security Blanket: Will it smother the nation's capital?(concern that...