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This site gives helpful information for travelers such as where the Metro stops, and how you can reserve tickets online—recommended. Many visitors stand in a long line early in the morning when they could have the tickets conveniently mailed to them before arriving. The small fee for this convenience is worth it.
“The Washington Monument, a memorial to George Washington, our nation's first president, is the most prominent landmark in Washington, DC and stands as the centerpiece of the National Mall. It is the tallest structure in Washington, DC and measures 555 feet 5 1/8 inches high. Fifty flags surround the base of the Washington Monument symbolizing the 50 states of America”.....
Facts about the Washington monument:
Year Started: July 4, 1848
Year Completed: December 6, 1884 (Officially opened to the public: October 9, 1888)
Cost: $1,187,710
Designer: Robert Mills
Style: Neo-Egyptian
Above facts about the Washington monument from this site. More facts here.
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