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

It runs from 25 June to 10 July across the National Mall from the US Capitol to the Washington Monument.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

Occasionally, its operators revved its engine until the tires burned out, which sent gouts of flame and plumes of foul white smoke into the scorching air to block our view of the Washington Monument.

From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026

The "TRIBUTE TO AMERICA" event would be held at the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial -- whose reflecting pool has recently been renovated under a multi-million dollar project ordered by the president.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

The location itself was intentional in its significance, sandwiched between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, just steps away from the partially painted Reflecting Pool and within sight of the White House and Capitol.

From Salon ● May 17, 2026

The sky was dark, and the Washington Monument stood behind them.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson