• Washington Monument

    Washington Monument

    District of Columbia

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A Nation Honors its Founding Father

The Washington Monument is the most prominent structure in Washington, D.C.  The 555-foot, 5-1/8" marble obelisk honors the nation's founding father George Washington, who led the Continental Army to victory, and then became the nation's first president under the Constitution.  Tickets are required to visit the interior of the Washington Monument; click on "Plan Your Visit" to learn more.

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