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At its dedication, Senator John Sherman said, "Simple in form... it rises into the skies higher than any other work of human art" |
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2024-09-27 |
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The National Mall's tallest structure |
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2018-06-22 |
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(D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser presents the clue.) The cornerstone of this structure was laid on July 4, 1848; Abraham Lincoln & the 90-year-old widow of Alexander Hamilton were in attendance |
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2017-12-01 |
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A line drawn from the Lincoln Memorial to the U.S. Capitol would pass through this 555' tower |
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2007-02-05 |
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In the 1879 Mathew Brady photo seen here, this structure was about 150 feet tall |
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1999-02-24 |
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Landmark shown under construction inthis1879 photo: |
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1986-12-18 |
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At 555' 5", this 100-year-old all-stone structure is world's tallest |
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1984-09-18 |
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