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The Washington Monument is the most prominent structure in Washington, D.C. and one of the city's early attractions. It was built in honor of George Washington, who led the country to independence and then became its first President. The Monument is shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, stands 555’ 5 1/8” tall, and offers views in excess of thirty miles. It was finished on December 6, 1884. |
| Date | Taken on 1 November 2006, 12:23 (according to Exif data) |
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| Author | National Park Service Digital Image Archives |
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All photographs and images in this archive [National Park Service Digital Image Archives] are public domain images. You are free to use these images without a release from the National Park Service. However, the photographs and images must not be used to imply National Park Service endorsement of a product, service, organization or individual. |
| Location | Washington Monument |
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