Built to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States, the Washington Monument's obelisk shape evokes the grandness and symbolism of ancient Egypt. In this lesson, we'll cover the monument's history and why it's important. read more
The geometric layout of Washington, D.C.'s streets and green spaces, originally designed by Pierre L'Enfant, reserved a prominent space for a monument to George Washington at the intersection of lines radiating south from the White House and west of the Capitol. read more
The Washington Monument was built to honor George Washington’s military leadership during the American Revolution Source: 13 Interesting Washington Monument Facts This page may be out of date. Save your draft before refreshing this page. read more
Plans for the monument began even before Washington was elected president. In 1783, the Continental Congress voted to erect a statue of Washington, commander-in-chief of the American army during the Revolutionary War, in the nation’s yet-to-be constructed permanent capital city. read more