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Washington Monument Heritage Attractions, Historical Landmarks and Historical Monuments

The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, once commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States. Located almost due east of the Reflecting Pool and the Lincoln Memorial, the monument, made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, is both the world's tallest predominantly stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk,[A] standing 554 feet 7 11⁄32 inches (169.046 m) tall according to the National Geodetic Survey (measured 2013–14) or 555 feet 5 1⁄8 inches (169.294 m) tall according to the National Park Service (measured 1884).


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Washington, District Of Columbia, USA

District Of Columbia, USA




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Basic Info
Location National Mall, Washington D.C., U.S.
Coordinates 38°53′22″N 77°2′7″W / 38.88944°N 77.03528°W / 38.88944; -77.03528:6,82,86
Height 555 ft (169 m)
Area 106.01 acres (42.90 ha)
Visitors 671,031 (in 2008)



First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts of his Countrymen

Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.

History & Culture

"First in War, First in Peace, and First in the hearts of his countrymen." George Washington's military and political leadership were indispensable to the founding of the United States. As commander of the Continental Army, he rallied Americans from thirteen divergent states and outlasted Britain's superior military force. As the first president, Washington's superb leadership set the standard for ... each president that has succeeded him. The Washington Monument towers above the city that bears his name, serving as an awe-inspiring reminder of George Washington's greatness. The monument, like the man, stands in no one's shadow. The Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills and eventually completed by Thomas Casey and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, honors and memorializes George Washington at the center of the nation's capital. The structure was completed in two phases of construction, one private (1848-1854) and one public (1876-1884). Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father. When completed, the Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world at 555 feet, 5-1/8 inches.


Web references

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonMonumentNPS/
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.nps.mobileapp
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument

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