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Pages in category "Monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C." The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 202 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page) *
George Washington Memorial Parkway, authorized by Congress 1930, first section opened 1932; George Washington National Forest, western Virginia and eastern West Virginia. Established as Shenandoah National Forest (1918). Name changed to honor George Washington (1932). Natural Bridge National Forest added (1933).
Print of the proposed Washington Monument by architect Robert Mills, c. 1845 –1848 Bronze statue of George Washington in the monument's western alcove. George Washington (1732–1799), hailed as the father of his country, and as the leader who was "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen", as Maj. Gen. 'Light-Horse Harry' Lee eulogized at Washington's December ...
Equestrian statue of George Washington (Washington Circle) Washington Memorial Chapel; Washington Monument; Washington Monument (Baltimore) Washington Monument (Boonsboro, Maryland) Washington Monument (Milwaukee) Washington Monument (West Point) Washington Monument State Park; Washington Square (Charleston) Washington Square Arch; Washington, D.C.
Most well-known presidential memorials, such as the Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, have a physical element. There are also official presidential memorials that have a living element with only a minor physical presence. An example of a presidential living memorial is the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Washington, D.C. National Museum of American History. 1840 Horatio Greenough: George Washington on Horseback: Washington, D.C. Washington National Cathedral. 1959 Herbert Haseltine: Heald Square Monument: Chicago, Illinois. Heald Square 1936-1941 Lorado Taft and Leonard Crunelle: Lieutenant General George Washington: Washington, D.C. Washington ...
The District of Columbia, capital of the United States, is home to 76 National Historic Landmarks.The National Historic Landmark program is operated under the auspices of the National Park Service, and recognizes structures, districts, objects, and similar resources according to a list of criteria of national significance. [1]
Washington's tomb at the United States Capitol in Washington D.C., originally designed to entomb the body of George Washington. Burial places of presidents and vice presidents of the United States are located across 23 states and the District of Columbia. Since the office was established in 1789, 45 people have served as President of the United ...