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Washington, D.C. is the seat of the federal government. George Washington was the first U.S. president. Plus, the city is named for him. It wouldn't have made much sense to put it anywhere else.
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∙ 11y agoCity of monuments was originally mentioned by urban planning professor Peter Hall in his conventional book "Cities of Tomorrow" when describing the cities that tend to impress and symbolize any values. In Washington city case the roots go the plan of Pierre Charles L'Enfant, 1791 which later was improved by McMillan Commission Plan. The plan was intended to stress grandiose views of the newly built capital
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∙ 9y agoThe Washington Monument is located in Washington D.C. because it is the national capital of the United States of America. The Washington Monument is a national monument that honors George Washington as the first President of the United States.
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∙ 13y agoThe Washington monument is famous because it was built to commemorate the first US. president, General George Washington.
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Which is the famous monument in north America?
washington monument
What famous monument was named after George Washington?
no the Washington memorial was named after Washington dc
What famous obelisk honors George Washington?
The Washington Monument in Washington DC.
What famous monument in Washington D.C. with Maya ying lln?
Maya Ying Lin won a national competition for the design of what famous monument in Washington DC.
What are two memorials that honor George Washington?
The Washington Monument and Mount Rushmore.
Where are some famous places that begin with the letter W?
Washington Monument Washington D.C. Wales
What capital cities are a world-famous cities that has the Washington monument and the Lincoln memorial?
Washington D.C.
What are some famous landmarks that start with the letter w?
The Washington Monument in Washington, DC
What monument in Washington DC is the tallest?
Washington monument
Why did they give the name Washington Monument to the monument?
Because it is a monument to George Washington.
What famous memorial is south of the Washington Monument?
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is located due south of the Washington Monument, however you need to go around the Tidal Basin to get there.
Is there a Washington monument in the state of Washington?
The Washington Monument is in Washington D.C.
