The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund is on this side of 19th St NW; the main complex of the World Bank is on the other side.
Lots of security round here - those fountains, gardens, and benches are not just for decoration. However, picking up a free newspaper from a dispenser shouldn't be too conspicuous. Key holders can have strong magnets, so they mightn't wobble much when you touch them.
Congratulations to marti2006 for their first FTF.