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The Washington Monument, a memorial to George Washington, America's first president, is the most prominent landmark in Washington, DC and stands as the centerpiece of the National Mall. It is the tallest structure in Washington, DC and measures 555 feet 5 1/8 inches high. Fifty flags surround the base of the Washington Monument symbolizing the 50 states of America. The Washington Monument is one of the country's most recognizable structures, a white-colored obelisk at the west end of the National Mall. An elevator takes visitors to the top to see a spectacular view of Washington, DC including unique perspectives of the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and the Capitol Building. Construction of the Washington Monument began in 1848. However, the memorial was not completed until 1884, due to lack of funds during the Civil War. Beginning in July 1848 the Washington National Monument Society invited states, cities and patriotic societies to contribute memorial stones to commemorate George Washington. The 192 memorial stones adorn the interior walls of the monument. From 1998 to 2000, the Washington Monument was restored and a new information center was built just below the observation deck. In the winter of 2005, a new wall was constructed around the monument to improve security. Sylvan Theater, an outdoor amphitheater located near the base of the Washington Monument, is a popular venue for a wide range of events including free concerts and live theatrical performances, commemorative ceremonies, rallies and protests. Official Website Source: dc.about.com/od/monuments/p/WashMonument.htm Follow me @ Twitter | Facebook |
| Date | Taken on 18 April 2010, 03:34 |
| Source | Washington Monument - Washington, DC. (Explored!) |
| Author | Vinoth Chandar from Chennai, India |
| Flickr tags | washington, washington monument, national mall, washington dc, dc, july4th, july 4, independence day, congress, independence, freedom, free, usa, us, america, united states of america, birthday, us independence, tall, structure, architecture, memorial, george washington, president, monument, 4th, psmjulycompetition |
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