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Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is the most prominent,
as well as one of the older, attractions in
Washington, D.C. It was built in honor of George
Washington, who led the country to independence, and
then became its first President. The Monument is
shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, 555’ 5/8” high, and
averages 30 to 40 miles visibility in clear weather.
It was finished on December 6, 1884.

Washington Monument
View of monument from steps of Lincoln Memorial.

Lincoln Memorial
In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he
saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined br> forever.” Beneath these words, the 16th President of the
United States—the Great Emancipator and preserver of the
nation during the Civil War—sits immortalized in marble. As
an enduring symbol of Freedom, the Lincoln Memorial attracts
anyone who seeks inspiration and hope.

Lincoln Memorial Statue
The sculptor was Daniel Chester French; the statue is made
of Georgian marble, quarried at the town of Tate, Georgia.

Jefferson Memorial
The words of Thomas Jefferson, some written more than
200 years ago, have shaped American ideals. Today, many
of these impressive, stirring words adorn the interior
walls of his memorial. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial stands
as a symbol of liberty and endures as a site for reflection
and inspiration for all citizens of the United States and
the world.
My view of the memorial was from the National Mall; my feet
were aching and did not want to look for a route across a
busy multi-lane roadway to the memorial.

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