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The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States, victorious commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783 in the American Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

2024年3月15日 · Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C. George Washington was perhaps the one indispensable man among the founders. You can't get to the top of the Washington Monument without a ticket. Learn how to get them here! "To the immortal memory of Washington.."

2024年5月18日 · Yes, there are several obelisks located throughout the United States. These towering structures, characterized by their tall, slender shape and pyramid-shaped tops, have been erected in various cities across the country.

2024年1月8日 · While the number of obelisks in the United States is relatively small compared to countries like Egypt and Italy, there are several notable locations where these unique monuments can be found.

Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father.

2024年1月31日 · Yes, there is indeed an obelisk located in the United States. Known as the Washington Monument, this towering structure stands tall in the capital city of Washington, D.C. The Washington Monument is an iconic symbol of American history and a tribute to the nation’s first President, George …

2025年1月18日 · Washington Monument, obelisk in Washington, D.C., honouring George Washington, the first president of the United States. Constructed of granite faced with Maryland marble, the structure is 55 feet (16.8 metres) square at the base and 554 feet 7 inches (169 metres) high and weighs an estimated 91,000 tons. (The monument’s height was previously ...

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognized pieces of architecture in the United States. I can spend hours taking photos of this giant with its pointed obelisk soaring into the sky. You instantly know what it is without needing to be told.

The oldest man-made object in Central Park and the oldest outdoor monument in New York City is the obelisk known as “Cleopatra's Needle.” It's over 3,000 years old, stands 69 feet high and weighs an amazing 220 tons. It was erected in Central Park on January 22, 1881, after having been sold to the United States by the Egyptian government.