Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
Some of the most iconic memorials that grace Washington, D.C., drawing millions of visitors every year, only narrowly survived being scrapped altogether. In 1791, Pierre L’Enfant drew up designs for ...
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Should Washington and Jefferson monuments come down?
"So this week it's Robert E Lee," he said on Tuesday of the rebel general's monument that was ... elderly or crippled. Getty Images This 1851 painting portrays Washington as a simple farmer ...
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Landmarks + Monuments
The most iconic landmarks have ... functioning as top attractions. Monuments, meanwhile, typically pay homage to figures or events. From the memorials dotting Washington, D.C.'s National Mall ...
The People's March: Photos Show Large DC Protest Before Trump Inauguration
Photos of the People's March show thousands gathering in protest against the president-elect who will take office on Monday.
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How to Tour the Washington Monument in DC
The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington D.C ... It took four trips to Washington DC, but I ...