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Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
various groups wrestling for control over the Washington National Monument Society threw a wrench into work on the memorial. Then, between 1856 and 1876, with the Civil War, construction largely ...
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How to Tour the Washington Monument in DC
In 1833, the Washington National Monument Society formed to raise funds. Architect Robert Mills was chosen to design an ...
Washington Examiner27 天
Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
Then, between 1856 and 1876, with the Civil War, construction largely ended altogether. This Tuesday, July 3, 2007, photo shows the skyline of Washington, D.C., including the Washington Monument ...