Ukrainian lawmakers propose George Washington monument in Kyiv
A group of Ukrainian lawmakers has proposed erecting a monument in Kyiv to George Washington, the first president of the ...
BLM Plaza in DC dismantled after 5 years as bill threatens to withhold city’s funding
Bowser has said she doesn’t support the bill, known as H.R. 1774. Work is expected to take six to eight weeks to complete, according to a statement from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT ...
Working Capital: He whistles a happy tune from the Oval Office to the top of the Washington Monument
Ullman has whistled all over D.C., including whistling “Yankee Doodle Dandy” outside while on top of the Washington Monument ...
The Associated Press on MSN10d
Peak bloom for the iconic cherry blossom trees of Washington, DC, is predicted for late March
The National Park Service has announced that peak bloom this year for the signature cherry blossom trees of Washington, D.C., ...
The Spokesman-Review19d
A Tribute to George: The Washington monument
It wasn’t until 1833 that a group of citizens including Eliza Hamilton, Dolley Madison, Louisa Adams and others formed the Washington National Monument Society. By 1836, the group had elected a ...
Orange County Register16d
You might be surprised why George Washington created our first military medal
The city was known as Columbia until 1791 when it was named in Washington’s honor. July 4, 1848: The cornerstone of the monument is laid with great fanfare. Within the 24,500 pound marble ...
Wilmington Star-News5d
How a historic Wilmington theater group is connected to the Washington Monument
According to the website for Thalian Association Community Theatre, the stone was carved by Wilmington sculptor James ...