It wasn’t until the early 1830s that serious planning commenced for the Washington Monument, Washington ... roadblock occurred when the “Cherry Tree Rebellion” broke out.

Today, roughly 3,800 cherry trees are located around the Tidal Basin and the Washington Monument. During peak bloom, the areas near the trees can become crowded, so the Washington Post’s Fritz ...

a slice of tree trunk measuring 6ft in diameter and emblazoned with human history from a feminist perspective will be installed at the edge of the National Mall’s Reflecting Pool in Washington ...

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 ...

The Washington ... the monument instead of holding an open design contest. Still, others lambasted the memorial’s classical design. But the final roadblock occurred when the “Cherry Tree ...