Six years later, the Washington ... monument. Over time, each section changed color based on how the materials reacted to the weather. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the commissioners of ...

Monuments, meanwhile, typically pay homage to figures or events. From the memorials dotting Washington, D.C.'s National Mall to the Communist-era statues in Budapest’s Memento Park, these ...

In the heart of the nation’s capital, amidst the towering monuments and bustling streets ... this guide is your passport to unlocking the secrets of Washington DC and their most beloved museums ...