Four of the most-popular monuments and memorials in Washington DC. Here is a brief history. Go to https://www.GroupToursUSA.com to learn more.

1. WASHINGTON DC
MONUMENTS
A Historical Timeline
The first monument erected in
Washington DC was the Washington
Monument. Started in 1848 it was not
finished until 1888 because of funding
issues. When you look at the monument,
you can see the different starting
points because of the color of the
stone.
WASHINGTON
MONUMENT
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Dedicated to the 16th President of the
United States, Abraham Lincoln, this
memorial was started in 1914 and
Completed in 1922. You can read the
words of the Gettysburg Address and
Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address on
the walls of the memorial.
LINCOLN MEMORIAL
Built to honor the Third US President
and the writer of the Declaration of
Independence, The Jefferson Memorial
was authorized in 1934 and finished in
1943. The design of the memorial used
some of Jefferson's own architectural
ideas and preferences. The Japanese
Cherry Trees are planted nearby.
JEFFERSON MEMORIAL
Designed to honor those who died
during the Vietnam War, this
memorial was completed in 1982
and contains the name of every US
Soldier who died during the
conflict.
VIETNAM MEMORIAL
WASHINGTON DC MONUMENTS
BY JAMES RIDER