Republican legislators and the Trump Administration have launched a multi-pronged effort to cut back national monuments in ...

Monuments, meanwhile, typically pay homage to figures or events. From the memorials dotting Washington, D.C.'s National Mall to the Communist-era statues in Budapest’s Memento Park, these ...

It wasn’t until the early 1830s that serious planning commenced for the Washington Monument ... of cherry trees Japan had gifted to the United States in the early 20th century that crusaders ...

Trump, 78, issued the directive in anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, over apparent concerns that ...

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 ...

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If not for the city freezing over, Trump would have spoken to the country from the marble terrace overlooking the National Mall and an array of museums and monuments, including one to King.