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Washington Monument Facts: Eye-Opening Insights

The Washington Monument in Washington D.C. framed by cherry blossoms in the spring.

As an enduring symbol of American democracy, the Washington Monument has stood tall in the nation’s capital for generations. Discover fascinating Washington Monument facts that transcend time and celebrate the spirit of this iconic structure. Although he lived more than 220 years ago, practically every American from kindergarten on knows that George Washington was: a

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5 Little Known Facts About the Kennedy Family Graves at Arlington National Cemetery

Kennedy Tram Stop Sign

When President John F. Kennedy’s burial was televised on November 25, 1963, it was the first time Americans from coast to coast could participate in the funeral of a leader without being physically present. And by selecting the 624-acre site in the nation’s capital, rather than a plot in the family’s home state of Massachusetts,

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Arlington House: How Robert E. Lee’s Home Became Arlington National Cemetery

High on a hill above John F. Kennedy’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery is a commanding building that looks like a Greek temple. Arlington House, the former mansion of General Robert E. Lee, has a fascinating history. Built by slaves at the direction of George Washington’s grandson, the property was confiscated when Lee left the

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