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John Jr visits The Washington Monument
John Jr visits The Washington Monument
8 pages
Author: John Smith
MONUMENT
ADVENTURE
WASHINGTON
FAMILY
DISCOVERY
Summary
It's a 555-foot-tall obelisk that honors George Washington, the first president of the United States. It's the world's tallest stone structure. It was designed by Robert Mills and built between 1848 and 1884. It took 30 years to complete and weighs an estimated 91,000 tons. It's made of over 100,000 tons of marble, granite, and blue stone. It's surrounded by 50 American flags, one for each state. It has an elevator that takes visitors to the top in just over a minute. It has almost 900 steps to the top, but they're closed to the public. It's free to visit and has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot. The cornerstone contains a container with copies of the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and other items.
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