Washington Monument
2023-02-21 Tue
Washington Monument is located at the National Mall, Washington. The monument was built to honor the nation's first president George Washington. The complete monument was dedicated on February 21, 1885. George Washington was commander in chief of the Army in the American Revolutionary War. He was the first President of the United States.A Definitive stamp was issued on 29 January 2001. Washington Monument designed by Robert Mills, honor George Washington at the centre of the nation's capital. An Egyptian obelisk is a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid like shape at the top. Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world 555 ft.
Themes: Monument
Colors: Multicolor
Denomination: 12.25 United States dollars.
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