7 Surprising Facts About 7 Famous D.C. Landmarks

Opened in 1888, the 555-foot-tall monument dedicated to President George Washington is the capital's tallest concrete structure.

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Opened in 1888, the 555-foot-tall monument dedicated to President George Washington is the capital's tallest concrete structure.

But look closely at its stone, and you might notice something askew. Due to funding issues, the initial work on the obelisk had to be paused in 1856. After considerable discussion, Congress deemed the project sufficiently important to use public money, and the build kicked off again in 1876. But there was one problem...

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