This day in history: Washington Monument is dedicated

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world standing in the heart of Washington, D.C., ...
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Washington Monument will glow on New Year’s Eve to kick off America’s 250th anniversary

It’s going to be lit. The Washington Monument will double as a giant birthday candle on New Year’s Eve to kick off the yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Freedom 250, a nonprofit ...

Here’s why it took 51 years to build the Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. It was quite difficult to complete. According to the National Archives, the Continental Congress proposed erecting a ...
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Why do most of Washington DC’s monuments celebrate war?

Washington, DC, is one of the most popular tourist destinations not only within the United States but internationally as well. Millions of people from across the globe come to our nation’s capital ...
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DC’s night sky to light with fireworks, Washington Monument light display

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The night sky in the nation’s capital will light up with fireworks, and the Washington Monument will dazzle with a light show on Monday. The event will take place for the ...
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New women’s suffrage monument approved for National Mall

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) — A new national monument honoring the women’s suffrage movement has been approved for the National Mall, marking the first time the decades-long fight for women’s right to ...