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0:34 Where is the Washington Monument? 1:33 The Washington Monument is an obelisk. 3:29 How tall is the Washington Monument? 4:29 Building the Washington Monument. 5:13 The National Mall. 6:35 Going up the Washington Monument. 7:26 Final Washington Monument review. Photo credits: Observation deck, Washington Monument facing the Lincoln Memorial ...
1 Ιουλ 2014 · Summary and Definition: The 555 feet tall Washington Monument is the nation’s foremost memorial to George Washington, the first president of the United States. The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The Washington Monument is a building honoring George Washington, the first president of the United States. It is located in Washington, D.C. The monument is just under 555 feet (169 meters) tall. It was the world’s tallest human-made structure when it was finished in 1884.
What is the Washington Monument, and why was it built? How long did it take to build the Washington Monument, and what were some challenges faced during its construction? What can you see from the top of the Washington Monument, and why do you think it’s important to visit?
The world’s tallest unreinforced all-stone structure is the Washington Monument, a hollow shaft in the shape of an obelisk—an upright pillar that tapers into a pyramid—that stands 554 feet 7 inches (169 meters) high and weighs an estimated 91,000 tons.
3 Νοε 2024 · The Washington Monument is a hollow Egyptian style stone obelisk with a 500-foot (152.4 m) tall column surmounted by a 55-foot (16.8 m) tall pyramidion. Its walls are 15 feet (4.6 m) thick at its base and 1+1⁄2 feet (0.46 m) thick at their top.
Finished in 1884, the Washington Monument commemorates George Washington, first president of the United States. At 555 feet tall, it's the tallest building in Washington, DC and the tallest solid stone building in the world.
