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1. www.nps.gov › wamo › learnHistory & Culture - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park...

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   Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father. When completed, the Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world at 555 feet, 5-1/8 inches.

2. washington.org › dc-guide-to › washington-monumentGuide to Visiting the Washington Monument | Washington DC

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   Everything you need to know to plan your visit to the Washington Monument, which stands at just over 555 feet tall and was built to honor George Washington.

3. www.nps.gov › wamo › planyourvisitPlan Your Visit - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park...

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   Sep 20, 2019 · Plan Your Visit. New screening facility at the Washington Monument. The Washington Monument has reopened to the public as the National Park Service will have completed the modernization to the elevator and construction of a permanent screening facility for visitors entering the landmark.

4. washington.org › visit-dc › washington-monument-tours-ticketsWashington Monument Tours & Tickets FAQs | Washington DC

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   The Washington Monument is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except for Dec. 25, July 4 and part of July 3 and one day per month for scheduled maintenance. Tickets are scheduled every half hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. How will the tickets be delivered? Visitors can access purchased tickets via confirmation email.

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   Jan 12, 2024 · Monument to first president of United States. Amenities. 3 listed. The Washington Monument honors and memorializes George Washington, the first president of the United States. The memorial is 555 feet, 5.125 inches tall, and was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1884.

6. home.nps.gov › thingstodo › look-up-at-the-washington-monumentVisit the Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS

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   Apr 15, 2022 · Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father. When completed, the Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world at 555 feet, 5-1/8 inches.

7. www.mountvernon.org › article › washington-monumentWashington Monument · George Washington's Mount Vernon

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   The Washington Monument is a 555-foot-tall obelisk honoring George Washington on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. operated by the National Park Service. Proposed in the year 1800 and begun in 1848, it was not opened to the public until 1888.