Washington D.C. Monuments and Facts

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What is our nation's capital?

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Washington D. C.

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How tall is the national monument?

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555 feet

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What is the Washington monument made of?

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Marble, granite and bluestone

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The most recent monument in Washington D.C. is of who?

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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When did the building of the Monument begin?

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1848

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How long did construction of the monument stop?

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23 years

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How can you tell that construction stopped for a while?

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Stone on the bottom are darker

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When was the newest monument installed?

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2011

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How many sides does the Washington Monument have?

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4

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How often do visitors come to see the monuments in Washington D.C.?

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Daily