The Washington Monument

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The Washington Monument is a tall, stone tower in Washington, D.

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The Washington Monument is a tall, stone tower in Washington, D.C. It honors George Washington, our first president. People can visit and go inside the monument. It is very tall, standing 555 feet high. It shows our respect for Washington's work.

Key Facts

The monument is 555 feet tall.

It honors George Washington.

People can take an elevator to the top.

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