In 1790 Congress chose an area donated by Maryland as the seat of their new government. In 1800, they moved to the new city, named after the first president George Washington.
Today, Washington is more than just the political center of the United States. The city offers visitors a large number of impressive museums, memorials and monuments such as the 555-foot-tall Washington Monument.
In 1790 Congress chose an area donated by Maryland as the seat of their new government. In 1800, they moved to the new city, named after the first president George Washington.
Today, Washington is more than just the political center of the United States. The city offers visitors a large number of impressive museums, memorials and monuments such as the 555-foot-tall Washington Monument.
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Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is a 555-ft-tall (169 m.) obelisk built between 1848 and 1884 in honor of…
US Capitol
The US Capitol houses the legislative branch of the American government. The Senate occupies the building’s…
White House
The White House has been the official residence of every President of the United States except…
National Air & Space Museum
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft…
Iwo Jima MemorialUnited States Marine Corps War Memorial
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial, better known as the Iwo Jima Memorial depicts one…
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is a monument honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln….
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Truly one of the most touching sights in Washington D.C., the Korean War Veterans Memorial serves…
Vietnam MemorialVietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served in the Vietnam War. Its…
Jefferson MemorialThomas Jefferson Memorial
The Jefferson Memorial pays tribute to Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. Jefferson…
Air Force Memorial
Inaugurated in October 2006, the soaring Air Force Memorial is dedicated to the “Men and Women…
World War II Memorial
One of Washington D.C.’s newest monuments, the National World War II Memorial honors the 16 million…
Union Station
Union Station is the main railway station in Washington. It was constructed between 1907 and 1908…
National Cathedral
The classical Gothic style of Washington’s National Cathedral makes it look as if this magnificent structure…
National Mall
The National Mall or ‘The Mall’ is a long strip of green surrounded by museums and…
Tidal Basin
The Tidal Basin is a man-made inlet in Washington D.C., that is the setting of some…
National Gallery of Art
Opened in 1941 as an art gallery “for the nation”, Washington D.C.’s National Gallery of Art…
Franklin D. Roosevelt MemorialFranklin Delano Roosevelt National Memorial
Dedicated in May 1997, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial honors the man who served nearly four…
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
Built to honor America’s great Civil War general and president, the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial is…