Washington Monument - Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
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Prominent 555-foot-high classical obelisk where visitors are whisked by elevator to an observation deck for spectacular views of America's capital.
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One day in Washington D.C. Capitol Building. Washington Monument. The White House. Lincoln Memorial.
Washington, District of Columbia is a capital city of USA founded in year 1790 ???? It was named after the first president George Washington! After leaving New Jersey we were heading to Washington to spend there one day on our trip to Miami. ???? It was a big surprise to see what this city has to offer. ???? Dozens of free museums, memorials and government headquarters with magnificent design and fascinating architecture. ???? We did not even had a full day but we tried to see as much as possible including:
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✅ Washington Monument
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✅ Lincoln Memorial
✅ Reflecting Pool
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This is a short video of my time at the Washington Monument, one of the places on earth I never thought I could be walking into. It was a surreal experience for me.
This is a part of a series of videos depicting our Washington DC Trip. To view the rest of the playlist, watch here:
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The Washington DC trip was planned but cancelled at least once as far as I can remember. We weren't that much disappointed because our travel orders from the Philippines included no sight-seeing or travel to another state. Filipinos are known to stay indefinitely at the United States after being invited to train for various reasons. All five of us were determined to go back to the Philippines at all costs and we intended to follow orders.
So when the final word on the DC trip was said we were ecstatic! The Virginia Beach City Administrator Ruth Fraser went to great lengths just to make it a reality. She even drove the van! She wanted us to have a great time and make our dreams a reality since we were only in the United States for a short amount of time.
And one of the stops is this beautiful monument made out of marble. We were able to catch this video footage in the summer of 2016 so this was a great sight indeed.
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Top Monuments & Statues To See in Washington DC
A great list of monuments & statues to see when you visit Washington DC
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial: (Marble engraving) Lance Cheung - CC-BY-2.0 | (statue engraving) Lance Cheung - CC-BY-2.0
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The Best of: Washington D.C, District of Columbia, USA
The United States of America's capital, Washington D.C is one of the most architecturally impressive cities in the world.
Come and take a tour of this city's most famous landmarks. It includes:
0:03 The Washington Monument. One of the most contemporary structures in Washington D.C and provides visitors with a 360° view of the city. A good tip is to arrive early as tickets sell out very quickly.
0:29 World War 2 Memorial. Is a National Memorial dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars and a pair of arches surrounding a plaza and fountain, it is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. (
1:44 The Abraham Lincoln Memorial (top section).
3:15 Below the Abraham Lincoln Memorial.
4:15 Outside view of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial.
5:07 US Airways Express (Republic Airlines) - Embraer ERJ-170-100SU - N801MA flying over the Abraham Lincoln Memorial on final approach into Washington - Ronald Reagan National.
5:20 The Korean War Memorial.
5:59 American Airlines - Boeing 737-823 - N975AN flying over the Abraham Lincoln Memorial on final approach into Washington - Ronald Reagan National.
6:08 The White House (back). The most famous house in the world and home to 45 Presidents is a very impressive structure.
6:46 The White House (front).
7:04 The Eisenhower Executive Office Building. This building houses the Vice President, Joe Biden's offices as well as many of the White House employees.
7:35 The United States Supreme Court.
7:56 The United States Capitol Building (East face).
8:04 The United States Capitol Building (West face).
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1. Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia, is the capital of the United States. The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River. The District is therefore not a part of any state.
2. Washington had an estimated population of 693,972 as of July 2017. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's population to more than one million during the workweek. The Washington metropolitan area, of which the District is the principal city, has a population of over 6 million, the sixth-largest metropolitan statistical area in the country.
3. Before 1961, residents of Washington, D.C. couldn’t vote in presidential elections because of the Electoral College. The number of electoral votes each state gets depends on how many senators and members of the House of Representatives it has. Since D.C. isn’t a state, it has no representatives in Congress, so for years D.C. couldn’t take part in elections. The 23rd Amendment to the Constitution (passed in 1961) let D.C. have the number of electoral votes it would have if it were a state.
4. The Washington Monument used to be the tallest structure in the world. The Washington Monument is actually two different colors. The Washington National Monument Society ran out of funding during construction, so the project was put on hold. Eventually, the U.S. government took over 25 years later, but it used marble from a different quarry, which is why the bottom looks slightly different from the top.
5. If you’re in the White House and need to answer nature’s call, I’m sorry to report that you only have a choice of 35 different bathrooms. All but one president called the White House home: George Washington. He did lay the cornerstone in 1792, but died less than a year before completion, in 1799.
6. The Library of Congress (LOC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the de facto national library of the United States. Its collections include research materials from all parts of the world and in more than 450 languages. It contains over 38 million books and other printed materials, 3.6 million recordings, 14 million photographs, 5.5 million maps, 8.1 million pieces of sheet music and 70 million manuscripts, 5711 incunables, which are books printed before 1501, and 122.810.430 special collections.
7. The Smithsonian Institution, established on August 10, 1846 for the increase and diffusion of knowledge, is a group of museums and research centers administered by the Government of the United States. The institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson, who never actually set foot in the United States.
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We’re the 8 Wards that makeup
Washington, D.C.
The capital of the USA
Is what we be
Washington, D.C.
Isn’t part of any state
And is one of the most visited cities in the world isn’t that great
I am Ward 1
I’m the smallest
in terms of land area
But I’m the most densely populated
ward in the District that I’ll share with ya
I am home to
Tivoli Theater, National Zoo
and Rock Creek Park,
Howard University,
And Meridian Hill
are all famous landmarks
How do you do
My name is Ward 2
most of Downtown DC sits within the confines of me
I am home to the White House and World War II Memorial
And the National Mall
which includes the
Washington Monument But that’s not all
You are really great to see
My name is Ward 3
I’m mostly a residential area located in the upper northwest quadrant of the city
Some of my attractions are Chevy Chase Park and Foxhall
Mazza Gallerie, the Avalon and Uptown Theatre, you can visit them all
I sure hope you’re not bored
Because my name is Ward 4
I’m the most northern part of Washington D.C. Maybe you’ve been here before
I’m mostly a Beautiful and diverse collection of neighborhoods
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We’re the 8 Wards that makeup
Washington, D.C.
The capital of the USA
Is what we be
Washington, D.C.
Isn’t part of any state
And is one of the most visited cities in the world isn’t that great
Hi, my name is Ward 5. I’m happy to meet you and I hope you thrive
I’m in the Northeast part of D.C.
If you catch my jive
Ward 5’s extremely Diverse in character, history, and people you now know
I also have Lincoln’s Cottage, which sits in the Old Soldiers Home
My name is Ward 6
Thanks for adding me to the mix
Located in the center of the lower half of D.C. I am fixed
I’m the greatest Ward I have some cool places in this city
Including Capitol Hill, H Street, the and the Mount Vernon Triangle’s pretty
You may think you’ve reached heaven meeting me, I am Ward 7
I’m located on the east side of the city
visit I’m begging
I am home to green spaces such as Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens,
Watts Branch Park, and the Kingman Island
I am sure your times been great
Let me introduce Ward 8
I make up the southernmost point of the D.C. Wards I’m great
I’m Washington, D.C.
And not part of any States
I border Maryland, Virginia
And I’m the capital of the USA
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Top 10. Best Monuments & Statues in Washington DC - District of Columbia
Top 10. Best Monuments & Statues in Washington DC - District of Columbia: Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, National World War II Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Albert Einstein Memorial, Vietnam Women's Memorial
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Monuments and memorials – Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. Free museums and America's front yard.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C., is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father. Washington is an important world political capital. The city, located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia, is one of the most visited cities in the world.
The USA's capital teems with iconic monuments, vast museums and the corridors of power where politicos roam. The National Air & Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of African American History & Culture, Reynolds Center for American Art & Portraiture – all here, all free.
The National Mall is a large, open park in downtown Washington between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. The Washington Monument and the Jefferson Pier are near the center of the mall, south of the White House. Also on the mall are the National World War II Memorial at the east end of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Directly south of the mall, the Tidal Basin features rows of Japanese cherry blossom trees that originated as gifts from the nation of Japan. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, George Mason Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the District of Columbia War Memorial are around the Tidal Basin.
The Making of Washington, DC: Understanding the History of America (2005)
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States.
The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Congress and the District is therefore not a part of any state. The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria. Named in honor of President George Washington, the City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. In 1846, Congress returned the land originally ceded by Virginia; in 1871, it created a single municipal government for the remaining portion of the District.
Washington had an estimated population of 681,170 as of July 2016. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's population to more than one million during the workweek. The Washington metropolitan area, of which the District is the principal city, has a population of over 6 million, the sixth-largest metropolitan statistical area in the country.
All three branches of the federal government of the United States are centered in the District - the Congress, President, and Supreme Court. Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 176 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profit organizations, lobbying groups, and professional associations.
A locally elected mayor and a 13‑member council have governed the District since 1973. However, the Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents elect a non-voting, at-large congressional delegate to the House of Representatives, but the District has no representation in the Senate. The District receives three electoral votes in presidential elections as permitted by the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961.
In 2012, the federal government accounted for about 29% of the jobs in Washington, D.C.[130] This is thought to immunize Washington to national economic downturns because the federal government continues operations even during recessions.[131] Many organizations such as law firms, independent contractors (both defense and civilian), non-profit organizations, lobbying firms, trade unions, industry trade groups, and professional associations have their headquarters in or near D.C. to be close to the federal government.[83]
Tourism is Washington's second largest industry. Approximately 18.9 million visitors contributed an estimated $4.8 billion to the local economy in 2012.[132] The District also hosts nearly 200 foreign embassies and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Pan American Health Organization. In 2008, the foreign diplomatic corps in Washington employed about 10,000 people and contributed an estimated $400 million annually to the local economy.[84]
The District has growing industries not directly related to government, especially in the areas of education, finance, public policy, and scientific research. Georgetown University, George Washington University, Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center and Howard University are the top five non-government-related employers in the city as of 2009.[133] According to statistics compiled in 2011, four of the largest 500 companies in the country were headquartered in the District.[134] In the 2017 Global Financial Centres Index, Washington was ranked as having the 12th most competitive financial center in the world, and fifth most competitive in the United States (after New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston).
Washington, D.C. History & Amazing Facts
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. Washington was named after George Washington, first President of the United States and Founding Father. The City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. The city hosts 177 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations.
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