Located in Washington, D. C., at the western end of the National Mall, this four-sided stone structure (modeled after a classic Egyptian obelisk) honors the "Father of our Country," General, Founding Father, and the first President of the United States (1789-1797), George Washington. At just over 555 feet tall, the Washington Monument towers over everything […]

Ever wonder why the flag is red, white, and blue? While the flag’s colors did not have a specific meaning at the time, the colors were significant for the Great Seal of 1782. Colors were carefully chosen by the Founding Fathers. Red represents bravery, white represents purity, and blue represents justice. Take a look at […]

Located on the National Mall in Washington, D. C., the Vietnam Veterans Memorial recognizes and honors the men and women who served in the Vietnam War. The Memorial consists of three parts: the Wall of Names, the Three Servicemen Statue and Flagpole, and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, designed by Maya […]

Cast in London, England in 1752, the Liberty Bell rang when the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence. It has become a symbol of free­dom in the United States and the world. The bell weighs about 2,000 pounds and is made mostly of copper and tin. Made for the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence […]

Directions: Based on what you learned about the Washington Monument on page 27, complete the paragraph below. Taj Mahal reflecting pool Capitol first Lincoln George Washington White Jefferson obelisk countries Versailles Washington, D. C. The Washington Monument was modeled after a classic Egyptian structure called the ______________________________________________ . It was built to honor the___ presi­dent […]