Washington Monument

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1. A structure on the Washington Mall, over five hundred feet tall, built in the nineteenth century in honor of George Washington. In shape it is an obelisk — a four-sided shaft with a pyramid at the top.

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Washington Monument

The historic course sits along the Potomac River with views of the Washington Monument from nearly every hole.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

The reflecting pool sits along the axis between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument and is among the most photographed sites in Washington, amplifying attention on any visible changes.

From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026

A contractor is resurfacing the reflecting pool that stretches between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument – albeit with some concern over funding and the methods used.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

In its suit, the nonprofit said the dark color of the pool's basin "creates the sweeping mirror image of the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument that millions of visitors experience every year."

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

Now, standing on the White House balcony, gazing out at the Washington Monument, Kennedy wondered if he would be the first president to need the bunker.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin