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The Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is an iconic obelisk located in Washington, D.C., United States. It stands 555 feet 5 1/8 inches tall and is made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss. It was built to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States, and was completed in The monument is surrounded by the National Mall and is a popular tourist destination. It is the world's tallest obelisk and the world's tallest stone structure. The monument is open to the public and visitors can take an elevator to the top for a spectacular view of the city.


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