More than the Monuments

Michigan's new commemorative "Spectacular Peninsulas" license plate
Originally uploaded by rllayman.

This new commemorative "Spectacular Peninsulas" license plate from the State of Michigan features the Mackinac Bridge, the Great Lakes, the Detroit skyline, pine trees and wheat fields. (Photo by the Associated Press. See "New plate touts best of state: Design shows off the 'Spectacular Peninsulas from the Detroit News.')

It makes wonder if DC's license plate should focus on cultural heritage and tourism issues as well, with a theme to promote the local experience (of course we'd need to focus on developing and improving the local experience) with a tagline and images focusing on "More than the Monuments."


Current DC license plate. An alternative form of the plate lists the web address for the DC government website.

Previous DC license plate, with a very general tourism message. DC license plate images from Pl8ster.

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