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Introduction
The Washington
Monument was created in honor of George Washington for helping with the
Continental Army during the American Revolution. It was built between
1848 and 1884. Little action was taken when
congress planned to build the monument. Major Peter Charles L' Enfant
picked the site where this monument would be in 1791. Lack of funds and
illegal election postponed the construction of the monument. With the
outbreak on the Civil War, it was even harder to raise money to build
the Washington Monument. In 1836 a designing contest was held so the
society could pick which design they licked best. Robert Mills won.
Interesting Facts- Was designed by Robert Mills
- Cost $1,187,710
- 555 feet tall
- There are 50 flags around the monument to represent each state
- Its the tallest structure in Washington D.C.
- It was officially opened on October 9, 1888
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g3TMNqrsIg
Pictures
Links
http://www.aviewoncities.com/washington/washingtonmonument.htm
Bibliography
http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/dc72.htm
http://www.washingtondc-go.com/attractions/washington-monument-facts.html
Hannah Burns 8-0