USIP Building is a photograph by Tom Gari Gallery-Three-Photography which was uploaded on June 10th, 2015.
USIP Building
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is an American non-partisan, independent, federal institution that provides analysis of and is involved... more
Title
USIP Building
Artist
Tom Gari Gallery-Three-Photography
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is an American non-partisan, independent, federal institution that provides analysis of and is involved in conflicts around the world. The Institute was established by an act of U.S. Congress that was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. The board is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and board members have historically had close ties to American intelligence services. Its headquarters, in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C., sits at the northwest corner of the National Mall near the Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
In March 2011, USIP moved into its permanent headquarters facility at the northwest corner of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Designed by Moshe Safdie Architects and Buro Happold, the LEED-certified building aims to serve as symbol of America's commitment to peacebuilding. The building houses offices and staff support facilities, a library, a conference center, auditorium, classrooms, and a public education cente
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June 10th, 2015
