Arthur spoke at the dedication of the Washington Monument on the day before Washington’s birthday: Feb. 21, 1885. Image rights belong to the U.S. Naval Observatory Library. The Washington ...

At the western end of the National Mall, the Washington Monument towers over our country’s capital. The 555-foot obelisk—a four-sided stone pillar with a pyramid-shaped top—was built to ...

Donald Trump's portrait was unveiled Jan. 16, alongside the official image for Vice President ... a large window that looks out at the Washington Monument. The former model and wife of President ...

Even if you're only in town for a short trip, visiting the Washington Monument and the White House – two marble symbols of the U.S. – is a must for any first-time D.C. visitor. Standing just ...