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Welcome to the Washington Monument a unit of National Mall and Memorial Parks. Use the links above to find out more site specific information to properly plan your visit here. Click here to find out about all the various units of National Mall and Memorial Parks
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Did You Know?
When the Civil War began, Fort Washington was the only existing fortification for the capital's defense. Fort Washington, nearly 12 miles down the Potomac, was built to guard against enemy ships during the War of 1812.

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