It wasn’t until the early 1830s that serious planning commenced for the Washington Monument, Washington’s first major memorial, which owed its origins to L’Enfant’s drawings. After the ...

The George Washington monument used to sit at the old junior high school. When the building was demolished, the monument was ...

Washington D.C residents have been experiencing extreme cold in recent days, but forecasters say they can expect temperatures ...

They were instrumental in organizing support (and raising money) for the Washington Monument, the first memorial on the Mall, whose cornerstone was laid in 1848. And in 1921, to honor the 19th ...

Even if you're only in town for a short trip, visiting the Washington Monument and the White House – two marble symbols of the U.S. – is a must for any first-time D.C. visitor. Standing just ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — As part of the Trump administration’s push to expand U.S. energy production, federal officials will review ...

The Washington Monument L’Enfant’s initial framework for Washington was largely ignored for decades, as the district remained in an undeveloped state of chaos at the end of the 19th century.