The Washington Monument (Washington, D.C.)

USA / District of Columbia / Washington / Washington, D.C.
 monument, obelisk, 19th century construction, 1880s construction, 1888_construction
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This obelisk is dedicated to the first President of the United States, George Washington; it stands about 555 feet tall and weights approximately 100,000 tons.

The Monument is aligned east-west with the Mall and the reflecting pool. However, it is not aligned north-south with the Ellipse and the White House.

The Monument was originally intended to be located at the point at which a line running directly south from the center of the White House crossed a line running directly west from the center of the Capitol. However, the ground at the intended location proved to be too unstable to support such a large structure. The Jefferson Pier, a small monolith 390 ft (119 m) WNW of the Monument, marks the intended site of the structure.

"Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and Morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be, that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great Nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt, that, in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages, which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a Nation with its Virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas! Is it rendered impossible by its vices?" From his Farewell Address - 1796
Source of Quote: en.wikisource.org/wiki/Washington%27s_Farewell_Address (Para 31)


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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument
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Coordinates:   38°53'22"N   77°2'6"W
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  • It WAS the tallest man-made structure on Earth before the Eiffel Tower was built.
  • So this is the famous Washington Monument. Very Nice Place!
  • If you want to go up to the top get your tickets early, they sell out fast each day.
  • wow
  • I have gone up in this building and you can see these things from each side: The Jefferson Memorial, The White House, The Capitol and The Lincoln Memorial!!! It's over 555 feet tall!!! WOW!!!!!
  • The bottom is made from marble but halfway up it changes to sandstone which is much darker then marble...........
  • Back in time when I lived nearby one was still allowed to climb to the top. No Charge. It took me 8 minutes and 24 seconds to ru up the stairs.
  • its wonderful.i must really visit this place.
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