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The Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
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What president got a obelisk built in his honor?
George Washington--the obelisk is called the Washington Monument.
Why were ancient Egypt obelisk built?
to honor their gods.
Why was the Washington monument built?
The Washington Monument was constructed in order to honor the memory of George Washington and to inspire succeeding generations. Known as the Father of his Country, George Washington was critical in the formation and sustainability of the United States of America from British colonies to independent nation.
What makes the Washington monument so famous?
It was built to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States.
What is the meaning of the Washington Monument?
The Washington Monument is an obelisk that was built in honor of George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799), who personified the birth of the United States of America through his outstanding military and political achievements. George Washington served as Commander-in-Chief in the American Revolution and then as the first President of the United States from April 30, 1789 until March 4, 1797.
Was the Washington monument the first to honor a president?
The Washington monument was the first by many years of the monuments built in the National Mall in Washington, DC. Since Washington was the first president to die, he was the first to have a tomb .
What is the name of the monumeent built to honor the sixteenth president?
The Lincoln Memorial
What did pharaoh Hatshepsut place at the temple of Karnak?
Hatshepsut placed an obelisk in her honor at the temple of Karnak. This is the only known remaining obelisk of Hatshepsut.
Who was the temple of Artemis built in honor of?
I believe it was built to honor Artemis.
What president was in honor of the first official inauguration ball?
James Madison
Nationalsymbol that honor the leadership of the nation's first president?
You and yur mama
Why did hatshepsut have a temple built for herself in Thebes?
Hatshepsut's Obelisk was built to honor her, her father, and other gods. Its inscriptions identify Horus, Re, Amun, and Tutmosis I (her father and previous ruler).
