Washington Monument
Facts
· Located in Washington DC
· 169.29 metres high
· It consists of 36,491 stones
· It's the highest structure in Washington
· It's one of the highest structures in the
world
· Fifty flags surround the base of it,
symbolizing the 50 states of the USA
History
· It was built in honour of George
Washington, the first president of the USA
· The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1848
· Due to several setbacks, the monument
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