The Washington Monument

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The Washington Monument is a tall stone tower.

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Then & Now

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The Washington Monument is a tall stone tower. It is in Washington, D.C. The tower looks like a big pencil. People visit it to remember George Washington, our first president.

Key Facts

The Washington Monument is 555 feet tall.

It honors George Washington.

It was built in the 1800s.

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What does the Washington Monument look like?

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