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Washington Monument
Built to honor George Washington, the Washington Monument, which stands on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., took 36 years to complete. This tall structure is not only the world's tallest stone monument it is also the world's tallest obelisk. Questions about the Washington Monument can be found here.
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Can the washington monument fit under the St. Louis arch?
Yes. The Washington Monument is 555'5" tall, while the arch is 630 feet tall.
Which Civil War battle was fought from the 15th to the 16th of December 1864?
What happened to the Washington monument during the civil war?
The Washington Monument was destroyed. The society had a difficult time trying to raise money to rebuild a new monument.
Why was the Washington Monument made?
The purpose of the Washington Monument was to honor George Washington, the top general in the Revolutionary War and America's first president under the Constitution.
To honer the 1st president Gorge Washington
How tall is the Washington Monument?
According to the National Park Service, the official height of the Washington Monument is 555 feet, 5⅛ inches (169.294 m).
What is the Washington monument called?
Its proper name is the Washington Monument. Its shape is an obelisk.
Can you climb the Washington monument?
Not on the outside, but you can climb the stairs inside to the observation deck near the top.
They say they no longer allow you to even come down the stairs due to safety and vandalism to the plaques located on the walls on the way down. I have heard there are a couple times a year that they allow you to go down the stairs, but can't find anything giving any specific dates or validity to that.
What are the contents of the cornerstone of the Washington monument?
According to experts at the National Park Service the cornerstone contains a bible. There are two references supporting this. One reference was from the National Archives, Record
Group 42, which covers Washington Monument history, and the other was from
research material he found at the U.S. Library of Congress.
What state is home to the Washington Monument?
The Washington Monument is not located in any state. It is located in Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States of America.
What is the latitude and longitude of the Washington Monument?
Latitude: 38°53′22.09″N
Longitude: 77°2′6.86″W
What is the park between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument called?
The green space is the National Mall, which also includes the area west of the Washington Monument including the reflecting pool and the Lincoln Memorial.
What year was the Washington Monument built?
* The cornerstone was laid on 4 July 1848. * The capstone was put in place on 6 December 1884. * The Monument was dedicated on 21 February 1885. * It was opened to the public on 9 October 1888.
They started building the Washington Monument in Washington DC in 1848.
What two men are credited for designing and building this monument?
To be able to answer your question we need a who, what, when, where, why or how. Your question lacks a what.
Exactly how is the Washington monument aligned with the Pleiades?
Not an answer, but the question is a good one. The History Channel's Ancient Aliens alleges that the monument was constructed so that it would point to the Pleiades star cluster, but they neglected to mention where the observer must stand. Even the chimney on my house points to the Pleiades, if you happen to look at it from the proper angle!
Why were there no flags flying at the Washington monument on New Year's Day?
New Year's Day is a federal holiday.
What is the area called between the US Capitol and the Washington Monument?
This is the eastern (grassy) half of the National Mall. The western half includes the Lincoln Memorial and its reflecting pool.
What does the war memorial represent?
the The Washington Monument, standing 555 feet tall, is 267 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol. Because the base of the Washington Monument is 30 feet above sea level, and that of the Capitol is 88 feet above sea level, the top of the Washington Monument is 209 feet higher than the top of the Capitol Building. are historical war. it is african american civil war.and memorial stands in West Potomac Park slightly off of Independence Avenue in a grove of trees. is important to washington dc it reoresents is a symble
Why did they give the name Washington Monument to the monument?
Because it is a monument to George Washington.
What is the fastest way to get to the Washington Monument?
No matter where you are coming from the easiest and fastest way to get to the Washington Monument is to take Metro. Get off at the Smithsonian stop and walk west about 700 feet.
