Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
Some of the most iconic memorials that grace Washington, D.C., drawing millions of visitors every year, only narrowly ...
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Temporary monument brings a feminist timeline of history to Washington, DC’s National Mall
On 1 November, a slice of tree trunk measuring 6ft in diameter and emblazoned with human history from a feminist perspective will be installed at the edge of the National Mall’s Reflecting Pool ...
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New National Monument Protects the Greater Joshua Tree Landscape
In the face of threats of climate change and habitat loss, a new national monument will protect critical habitat, promote ...
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President Biden establishes Chuckwalla National Monument, expanding the largest protected landscape in the lower 48 states
Chuckwalla National Monument is a cornerstone in a vast network of protected landscapes across the Southwest. Stretching from ...
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The White House and the Washington Monument
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 ...
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Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
Some of the most iconic memorials that grace Washington, D.C., drawing millions of visitors every year, only narrowly survived being scrapped altogether. In 1791, Pierre L’Enfant drew up designs ...