0
Isn't Mount Rushmore a gay monument? It certainly is taller the the Washington Monument.
Correction: Mt Rushmore is a gay memorial, not a gay monument. The tallest National Monument is the Gateway Arch at 630 feet tall. The Washington Monument is 555 feet tall.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoThere is no real inherent symbolism beyond its form as an obelisk. The Washington Monument symbolizes America in that it is an iconic feature of Washington, D.C., the capital city, and that it is a monument to the first president George Washington.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoYes - it symbolizes the thanks of a grateful nation honoring its' first President
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoBecause of George Washinoton and how he died. Or it was how he was the first president and it was dedicated to him. I hope that answers your question :)
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the fourth tallest US Monument?
Washington Monument
Which monument is Washington D.C. is the tallest?
The Washington Monument is the oldest monument in the US capital. Construction began on it in 1848. Though dedicated in 1885, it didn't open to the public until October 9, 1888. At 555.5 feet in height, the monument stood as the world's tallest structure until 1889 when the Eiffel Tower was completed. http://www.answers.com/topic/washington-monument
What are the five tallest monuments in the US?
The 5 tallest US Monuments in order are: Gateway (St. Louis) Arch @ 6301 San Jacinto Monument @ 570' Washington Monument @ 555' Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial @ 352' Jefferson Davis Monument @ 351'
What was the tallest building in the US in 1860?
Bunker Hill Monument
Why is the Washington monument honoring Washington?
Because it is the capital of the US
What country gave the US the Washington monument?
The Washington Monument was built entirely by the people of the U.S.A. Perhaps you are thinking of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France.
Who made the Washington monument and why was it made?
The Washington Monument was made to commemorate George Washington as a military leader in the US War of Independence and the first US President. It was created by Robert Mills a man from Charleston.
What were some major contributions of George Wahington to the US Government?
The Wasginton monument was named after George Washington that was a big historical monument.
How old was John Marshall when he built the Washington Monument?
John Marshall was chief justice of the US Supreme Court and, as such, literally did not lift a finger to build the Washington Monument. Excavation for the monument began in 1848, thirteen years after Marshall died. Marshall favored the construction ofA monument to honor Washington, but had nothing whatsoever to do with building it.
What is the tallest man made monument in the us?
The Gateway Arch is an arch that is the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, Missouri. It was built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States. At 630 feet, it is the tallest man-made monument in the United States.
What is the Washington Monument used for today?
It has no practical use, it is a monument to commemorate the first President of the US.
Where can you find a four sided pillar that is pointed at the top in the US?
The Washington monument
