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9. The Monument is an engineering marvel. The Washington Post recently pointed out an interesting fact in an on-going debate about the Monument as the world’s tallest free-standing masonry ...
To take our quiz about the Washington Monument, click here. You may have heard that the Washington Monument is reopening Monday after being closed for repairs since August 2011, when it was ...
Although the towering tribute to President George Washington is an icon of the Washington, D.C. skyline, there might be a few things you don't know about the Washington Monument's history.
From indignation over a bare-chested statue of Washington to a gift from the pope tossed in the Potomac, here are 10 interesting facts about the newly reopened Washington Monument.
Explore the Washington Monument's history, significance, & surprising facts. Learn why this iconic symbol took 36 years to build & its enduring fame.
10 Facts About the Washington Monument as It Reopens. After a nearly three-year, $15 million renovation, visitors again welcome. By ABC News. May 12, 2014, 1:10 PM.