The plans for the structure began in 1835, as The Washington National Monument Society appointed bonded agents to collect funds from the public for construction of a monument to George Washington.

The American Civil Liberties Union presented the Freedom to Be Monument, a trans quilts installation on the National Mall in ...

But while many urban centers are founded around industrial, agricultural, and trade concerns, Washington, D.C. (that acronym ...

“But creating a monument for Washington wasn’t just about one man, it was about national identity,” says Paul McLane, a guide for D.C. tour company Washington Walks. “It was the U.S ...

Washington is home to a number of higher learning institutions including the National Defense University, National Defense Intelligence College, University of the District of Columbia, American ...

Ever wondered how sites get added to the National Park System? NPCA explains the two processes used to preserve America’s lands and stories. By 1916, the U.S. had 35 national parks and monuments ...

So the plan changed from a national monument to a local one ... for the monument was in front of the Washington City Hall (today the District of Columbia Court of Appeals), at the intersection ...

"A Soldier's Journey" commemorates the sacrifices of World War I soldiers, becoming the centerpiece of the national memorial in Washington ... It is the first monument to honor World War I ...