making it a hub of learning and reflection.” Being the first monument dedicated to an African American, the George Washington Carver National Monument celebrated diversity amid racial tensions ...

At the western end of the National Mall, the Washington Monument towers over our country’s capital. The 555-foot obelisk—a four-sided stone pillar with a pyramid-shaped top—was built to ...

With candles glowing and trumpets blowing, in a ceremony that combined stirring music and somber reflection, America's World War I memorial was officially dedicated Friday night in Washington ...

Even if you're only in town for a short trip, visiting the Washington Monument and the White House – two marble symbols of the U.S. – is a must for any first-time D.C. visitor. Standing just ...