Washington, DC Monuments in the Movies: From Forrest Gump to Superheroes

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Episode 105

Have you ever stood at the Lincoln Memorial and thought, “Wait… wasn’t this in Forrest Gump?”

You’re not alone—and once you start spotting filming locations in DC, you’ll never look at the monuments the same way again. In this episode, we’re taking a cinematic tour of the National Mall, uncovering the iconic movie and TV scenes filmed at these historic landmarks.

📍 Movies and shows featured include:

• Forrest Gump, Spider-Man: Homecoming, X-Men: First Class, The West Wing, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, The Exorcist, and more
• Why DC’s monuments are such powerful backdrops for emotional and action-packed scenes
• Real-life spots you can visit to relive your favorite film moments
• The surprising ways monuments like the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials have shaped pop culture storytelling

🎥 Plus, a Yeti Pop Pick recommendation that’s full of behind-the-scenes Hollywood hilarity.

So lace up your sneakers (Cap-style) and get ready to explore the movie magic of Washington, DC. Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a review if you’re enjoying the show!

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