Washington Monument & Memorials

 

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Location: Washington, DC

Washington Monument | World War II Memorial | Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

 

Washington Monument:

Built to honor George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States, the Washington Monument is the defining feature of the District’s skyline and one of the nation’s most recognizable structures. Once the tallest building in the world, at just over 555 feet, the monument to America’s first president still holds the title of world’s tallest stone structure and obelisk.

Source: washington.org for more facts click here

 

World War II Memorial:

The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people. The Second World War is the only 20th Century event commemorated on the National Mall’s central axis.

Source: wwiimemorial.com for more facts click here

 

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool:

A 19-foot statue of Abraham Lincoln sits overlooking the Reflecting Pool and the Washington Monument from his permanent seat on America's Front Yard. Dedicated in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial has been home to many defining moments in American history. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in front of 250,000 attendees.

 

On those same steps, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place in August of 1963, with over 200,000 people journeying to the memorial and reflecting pool from all over the United States.

Source: nationalmall.org for more facts click here

 

Honestly, it was pretty amazing to see these monuments in person. We've all learned about them in school. It was an eye opener on a few different levels. Thank you to all of those brave men and women who gave their lives for our country. To allow us to live where we are today.

 

For some reason, there seems to be soooo many squirrels here!!! Literally everywhere. It was kind of funny to especially see a ton of squirrels on the lawn of the White House. This would wrap up our Sundays adventure. We're already planning what to visit and explore next! I'm so excited to see everything here. Stay tuned for more exciting adventures and lots of pictures! :)

 

Xo- Katy M.