Do the Trees get in the way of your view of the Podium?
Boy that is interesting. When my family went to DC last year, my wife and I took notes as well as my kids so at the end of the day we could play a game called "what did we see that day."
Could also be nothing.
Yes but really the distance is the biggest problem. The building is so large that it looks like the view is ok but when everyone is standing up there you realize that it is impossible to make out what is happening.
Also bring a radio so you can listen. We really had no idea of what was happening last time.