Washington Monument - Revision history

Truthseeker at 18:09, 21 July 2025

2025-07-21T18:09:35Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:09, 21 July 2025
Line 5:		Line 5:
	\| category = Monuments and Memorials		\| category = Monuments and Memorials
	}}		}}
	The '''Washington Monument''' is a towering obelisk located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States and Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.		The '''Washington Monument''' is a towering '''obelisk''' located on the '''National Mall''' in '''Washington, D.C.''', built to honor '''George Washington''', the first President of the United States and Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

	== History ==		== History ==

Truthseeker: /* History */

2025-07-21T18:06:45Z

History

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:06, 21 July 2025
Line 8:		Line 8:

	== History ==		== History ==
	* Designed by architect Robert Mills in the 1840s		* Designed by architect '''Robert Mills''' in the 1840s
	* Construction began in 1848, halted due to funding issues and the Civil War, and resumed in the 1870s		* Construction began in '''1848''', halted due to funding issues and the Civil War, and resumed in the 1870s
	* Completed on December 6, 1884, and officially dedicated in 1885		* Completed on '''December 6, 1884''', and officially dedicated in '''1885'''
	* Opened to the public in 1888		* Opened to the public in '''1888'''

	== Design and Dimensions ==		== Design and Dimensions ==

Truthseeker: /* Design and Dimensions */

2025-07-21T18:04:28Z

Design and Dimensions

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:04, 21 July 2025
Line 14:		Line 14:

	== Design and Dimensions ==		== Design and Dimensions ==
	* A '''555-foot (169 m)''' tall white marble obelisk — the tallest stone structure and '''tallest obelisk'''** in the world		* A '''555-foot (169 m)''' tall white marble obelisk — the '''tallest stone structure''' and '''tallest obelisk''' in the world
	* Constructed with marble, '''granite''', and '''bluestone gneiss'''		* Constructed with marble, '''granite''', and '''bluestone gneiss'''
	* The slight color change halfway up reflects the gap in construction years		* The slight color change halfway up reflects the gap in construction years

Truthseeker: /* Design and Dimensions */

2025-07-21T16:37:57Z

Design and Dimensions

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:37, 21 July 2025
Line 14:		Line 14:

	== Design and Dimensions ==		== Design and Dimensions ==
	* A 555-foot (169 m) tall white marble obelisk — the tallest stone structure and tallest obelisk in the world		* A '''555-foot (169 m)''' tall white marble obelisk — the tallest stone structure and '''tallest obelisk'''** in the world
	* Constructed with marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss		* Constructed with marble, '''granite''', and '''bluestone gneiss'''
	* The slight color change halfway up reflects the gap in construction years		* The slight color change halfway up reflects the gap in construction years

Truthseeker: /* Interior and Observation Deck */

2025-07-21T16:36:43Z

Interior and Observation Deck

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:36, 21 July 2025
Line 19:		Line 19:

	== Interior and Observation Deck ==		== Interior and Observation Deck ==
	* Contains an elevator and a staircase with 897 steps (usually closed to the public)		* Contains an '''elevator''' and a '''staircase''' with 897 steps (usually closed to the public)
	* Visitors can access an observation deck at the top for panoramic views of D.C., including:		* Visitors can access an '''observation deck''' at the top for panoramic views of D.C., including:
	- Lincoln Memorial		- '''Lincoln Memorial'''
	- Capitol Building		- '''Capitol Building'''
	- White House		- '''White House'''
	* Inside walls contain over 190 commemorative stones donated by states and civic groups		* Inside walls contain over '''190 commemorative stones''' donated by states and civic groups

	== Symbolism ==		== Symbolism ==

Truthseeker: /* Restoration and Preservation */

2025-07-21T16:32:21Z

Restoration and Preservation

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:32, 21 July 2025
Line 31:		Line 31:

	== Restoration and Preservation ==		== Restoration and Preservation ==
	* Damaged in the 2011 Virginia earthquake and closed for repairs until 2014		* Damaged in the '''2011 Virginia earthquake''' and closed for repairs until 2014
	* Underwent further renovations for elevator modernization and reopened in 2019		* Underwent further renovations for elevator modernization and reopened in '''2019'''

	== Fun Facts ==		== Fun Facts ==

Truthseeker: /* Fun Facts */

2025-07-21T16:30:46Z

Fun Facts

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:30, 21 July 2025
Line 37:		Line 37:
	* The aluminum capstone at the top was a technological marvel at the time		* The aluminum capstone at the top was a technological marvel at the time
	* No building in Washington, D.C. is allowed to be taller than the monument		* No building in Washington, D.C. is allowed to be taller than the monument
	* The monument aligns with the Capitol, White House, and Lincoln Memorial in a straight line		* The monument aligns with the '''Capitol''', '''White House''', and '''Lincoln Memorial''' in a straight line

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Truthseeker: Created page with "{{Infobox US topic | topic = Washington Monument | image = Washington_Monument_Reflecting_Pool.jpg | caption = The Washington Monument seen from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool | category = Monuments and Memorials }} The '''Washington Monument''' is a towering obelisk located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States and Commander of the Continental Army during the American Re..."

2025-07-21T16:27:52Z

Created page with "{{Infobox US topic | topic = Washington Monument | image = Washington_Monument_Reflecting_Pool.jpg | caption = The Washington Monument seen from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool | category = Monuments and Memorials }} The '''Washington Monument''' is a towering **obelisk** located on the **National Mall** in **Washington, D.C.**, built to honor **George Washington**, the first President of the United States and Commander of the Continental Army during the American Re..."

New page

{{Infobox US topic
| topic = Washington Monument
| image = Washington_Monument_Reflecting_Pool.jpg
| caption = The Washington Monument seen from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
| category = Monuments and Memorials
}}
The '''Washington Monument''' is a towering **obelisk** located on the **National Mall** in **Washington, D.C.**, built to honor **George Washington**, the first President of the United States and Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

== History ==
* Designed by architect **Robert Mills** in the 1840s
* Construction began in **1848**, halted due to funding issues and the Civil War, and resumed in the 1870s
* Completed on **December 6, 1884**, and officially dedicated in **1885**
* Opened to the public in **1888**

== Design and Dimensions ==
* A **555-foot (169 m)** tall white marble obelisk — the **tallest stone structure** and **tallest obelisk** in the world
* Constructed with **marble**, **granite**, and **bluestone gneiss**
* The slight color change halfway up reflects the gap in construction years

== Interior and Observation Deck ==
* Contains an **elevator** and a **staircase** with 897 steps (usually closed to the public)
* Visitors can access an **observation deck** at the top for panoramic views of D.C., including:
- **Lincoln Memorial**
- **Capitol Building**
- **White House**
* Inside walls contain over **190 commemorative stones** donated by states and civic groups

== Symbolism ==
* Represents the nation's respect for George Washington's leadership and integrity
* Its placement and height symbolize the central role of the presidency and Washington’s foundational legacy

== Restoration and Preservation ==
* Damaged in the **2011 Virginia earthquake** and closed for repairs until 2014
* Underwent further renovations for elevator modernization and reopened in **2019**

== Fun Facts ==
* The aluminum capstone at the top was a technological marvel at the time
* No building in Washington, D.C. is allowed to be taller than the monument
* The monument aligns with the **Capitol**, **White House**, and **Lincoln Memorial** in a straight line

== See Also ==
* [[George Washington]]
* [[Lincoln Memorial]]
* [[National Mall]]
* [[United States Capitol]]
* [[Presidents of the United States]]