Washington Monument weeks away from re-opening after repairs
For years, people have only been able to gaze at the recognizable Washington Monument in the nation’s capital; repairs and ...
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How George Washington Carver National Monument became first monument dedicated to an African American and first to a non-president
Just months after he died in 1943, the George Washington Carver National Monument was founded and in July 1953 when it was officially dedicated, it became the first monument dedicated to an ...
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A Tribute to George: The Washington monument
The National Park Service says more than 800,000 people visit the Washington Monument annually. The First of Several Memorials on the National Park After heavy flooding along the Potomac River in ...
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You might be surprised why George Washington created our first military medal
The first medal was presented to Gen ... Fall 1854: By the end of the building season, the Washington Monument stood 152 feet tall and the Washington National Monument Society had exhausted ...
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The White House and the Washington Monument
Even if you're only in town for a short trip, visiting the Washington Monument and the White House – two marble symbols of the U.S. – is a must for any first-time D.C. visitor. Standing just ...