Monument In Washington D.C
Washington Monument: The Society
After all these attempts to honor Washington had failed, a group of private citizens from Washington, D. C., took it upon themselves to rectify this absence of a national monument to the first president. On September 26, 1833, these influential citizens formed the Washington National Monument Society. ... After establishing their headquarters in the basement of the City Hall, they began a fund raising campaign. In order to give everyone in the country a chance to contribute to the monument, they limited the amount that each person could contribute to a dollar a year. Fund raising for the monument hit its first of many snags during Andrew Jackson's administration, when the country suffered financial problems due to political conflict between the President, Congress, and the Bank of the United States. By 1836, only $28,000 had been collected, but it was enough to encourage the Society to hold a national competition for the design of the monument. ... [Read More]
Washington Monument: Memorial Stones
A unique feature of the Washington Monument is the 193 memorial stones that adorn the east and west interior walls of the monument. Starting in July 1848 the Washington National Monument Society invited states, cities and patriotic societies to contribute Memorial Stones. The Society listed some requirements to be followed. They asked that the stone be durable, a product of the state's soil, and meet the following dimensions: four feet long, two feet high and 18 inches thick. These stones pay tribute to the character and achievements of George Washington. These traits are not only admired by Americans but by people the world over as exemplified by the number of stones donated by foreign countries. ... [Read More]
A History of the Washington Monument (Notes)
4. For the complete ceremonies attending this eventsee Frederick L. Harvey (comp.), History of the Washington NationalMonument and Washington National Monument Society printed as SenateDocument No. 224, 57th Congr., 2d Sess. (Washington, 1903), esp. pp.109—43, "Proceedings on the occasion of laying the cornerstone ofthe Washington National Monument, July 4, 1848." ... 7. Parkhill, pp. 267—68. For an interesting andcomprehensive analysis of the recommendations of the various reports,see Review of the Report of the Board of U. S. Army Engineers on theFoundation of the Washington National Monument by the WashingtonNational Monument Society (Washington, 1877), 15 pp. with two drawings.Copy in NCP files, Mail and Records Branch, file no, on 1430/WashingtonMonument, Supplement. ... [Read More]
Washington Monument - Plan Your Visit
Three major airports link Washington, D.C. with the rest of the country and the world. Ronald Reagan National Airport, Dulles Airport, and Baltimore-Washington Airport all have limosine, cab, or Metro services available that will connect with the National Mall. ... Shuttle Tour: Tourmobile Sightseeing offers daily narrated shuttle tours to 18 major sites on the National Mall and in Arlington National Cemetery. One ticket allows unlimited free reboarding throughout the day. You will find boarding locations throughout the National Mall, at the major monuments and memorials, and at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center. Advance arrangements available through TicketMaster 1-800-551-SEAT (outside DC, Maryland and Virginia). The local number is 202-432-SEAT. (THESE NUMBERS FOR TICKETS ARE FOR TOURMOBILE ONLY, WASHINGTON MONUMENT TICKETS ARE OBTAINED THROUGH THE NPS TICKET SYSTEM AT 1-800-967-2283). ... [Read More]
A History of the Washington Monument
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The Washington Monument Was Completed
What do you know about the structure in this photo? In a city of monuments, it is referred to as "The Monument." It is, of course, the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., completed on December 6, 1884. The focal point of the National Mall, it is the background for concerts and fireworks and dominates the capital's skyline. ... [Read More]
Washington Monument (National Park Service)
Alone among the Founders of the United States George Washington earned the title "Father of his Country" in recognition of his leadership in the cause of American independence. Appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775, he molded a fighting force that won independence from Great Britain. In 1787 as President of the Constitutional Convention, he helped guide the deliberations to form a government that has lasted for more than 200 years. Two years later he was unanimously elected the first President of the United States. Washington defined the Presidency and helped develop the relationships among the three branches of government. He established precedents that successfully launched the new government on its course. Washington remained ever mindful of the ramifications of his decisions and actions, for he was a consummate statesman. With this monument the citizens of the United States show their enduring gratitude and respect. ... [Read More]
National Park Guide
Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland, MD ... George Washington Carver National Monument ... George Washington Birthplace National Monument ... [Read More]
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument was built between 1848 and 1884 as a memorial to GeorgeWashington, first President of the United States. Its construction took place in two major phases,1848-56, and 1876-84--the Civil War and a lack of funds causing the intermittent hiatus.Plans for a national monument began as early as 1783 when Major Pierre Charles L'Enfantproposed to Congress that an equestrian statue of George Washington be erected. Although theMonument was authorized by Congress, no action was taken by the time Washington died in1799. His death rekindled public aspiration for an appropriate memorial to him, and John Marshallproposed that a special sepulcher be erected for the General within the Capitol itself. Lack offunds postponed construction, but Marshall persevered, and in 1833 he and James Madison formedthe Washington National Monument Society. By 1836 the Society advertised for competitivearchitectural designs. The winning architect was Robert Mills, whose design called for aneoclas ... [Read More]
The Washington Monument: Tribute in Stone
I t rises tall and brilliant, its whiteness emphasized by the green grass and colorful flags that surround it. It stands at the heart of Washington, D.C., near the center of a cross formed by four of America's most famous buildings: the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, the White House and the Jefferson Memorial. But appearance and location are not the only reasons that the Washington Monument is one of the country's most recognizable structures. Its prominence comes also because it commemorates George Washington, who remains one of the country's most admired leaders more than two centuries after his death. The history of the monument reflects his contributions to the development of the United States and shows how Americans have debated the best way to honor important citizens. ... [Read More]
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