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 ...

In 1943 when Congress okayed the establishment of The George Washington Carver ... The Carver described the monument as “a living museum where history, nature, and education converge.” ...

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 ...

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History buffs will love the facts and knowledge shared by tour guides and you’ll see the best of the ... This is where a statue of Jefferson permanently stares across the Tidal Basin towards the ...

If you think the third Monday in February is just about appliance sales, you might want to read on for the full 411 on Presidents' Day history ... as well as the Washington Monument's ...

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(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) With the Washington Monument in the background, “Stumpy,” the popular cherry tree, is seen at the tidal basin as cherry trees enter peak bloom in Washington, March ...