Why is it called the washington monument?

alfonzo hernandez | Oct 3, 2018 | Category: Monument in Washington, District of Columbia

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Address: 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Suji Mao | Oct 3, 2018

The Washington Monument is named after our first president it's shaped as an obelisk to represent him watching over the capitol just as the Egyptians believed that obelisks were the eyes of their gods

Matthew S. Foster | Oct 3, 2018

It commemorates our nation's first President, George Washington (who also led the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War). It was built from 1848 to 1884 using designs from architect Robert Mills.

Duaine Sellnow | Oct 3, 2018

After President George Washington

T McAuliffe | Oct 3, 2018

After our 1st President George Washington

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