We conclude our tour of Washington, D.C. with visits to some notable presidential memorials.
One of the most enduring symbols of our nation's capital is the Washington Monument, built in honor of President George Washington, the Father of Our Country. The 555-foot obelisk was constructed during a period of 40 years with delays caused by financial issues and the Civil War. It officially opened in 1888.
The monument recently reopened after almost three years of repairs to cracks caused by an earthquake in 2011.