The Washington Monument

Amazing Views, Monuments and Museums

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January 20th 2016
Geo: 38.8921, -77.0241 This morning we caught taxis to our prebooked Washington Monument Tour. This was very enjoyable, we were whisked up in the lift to the top of the Monument, where the views were but better than I had anticipated. As with the other days, it was very cold, but still fine and sunny, so the views over the city were quite spectacular.[ ... read more

North America » United States » District of Columbia

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more