Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Jul 24, 2025 · Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Washington Monument - Wikipedia
The Washington Monument is a 555-foot (169 m) tall obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States and …
Washington Monument | History, Height, Dimensions, Date,
Nov 19, 2025 · Washington Monument, obelisk in Washington, D.C., honouring George Washington, the first president of the United States. Constructed of granite faced with …
Guide to Visiting the Washington Monument
The New & Improved Washington Monument After years of renovations and reopening in 2019, the Washington Monument has raised expectations for visitors with a new state-of-the-art …
Washington Monument History: America’s Tallest Tribute to Its …
Jul 10, 2025 · The Washington Monument symbolizes American resilience and honors George Washington's legacy. Constructed between 1848 and 1884, it faced numerous challenges, …
Washington Monument to turn into 'birthday candle' for 2026
15 hours ago · For the first time ever, the Washington Monument will be illuminated on all four sides with a large-scale projection light show beginning on New Year’s Eve.
Washington Monument: 1888
The Washington Monument is located at the west end of the National Mall in Washington, DC, and honors the first President of the United States, George Washington (1732-1799). It is a …
Washington Monument illuminated New Year's Eve for America's …
6 hours ago · The Washington Monument will transform on New Year’s Eve into the "world’s tallest birthday candle in honor of our Nation’s 250th birthday," according to the national …
Washington Monument to glow on New Year’s Eve to kick off …
19 hours ago · The Washington Monument will double as a giant birthday candle on New Year’s Eve, kicking off the yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
WH announces Washington Monument illumination to kick off …
8 hours ago · White House announces Washington Monument illumination to kick off America's 250th celebration President Trump said construction of his Triumphal Arch begins in two months.