monuments

The Washington Monument is a tall stone tower in Washington, DC. The monument stands as a tribute to the leadership, wisdom, and strength of the first president of the United States. Find out more in Washington Monument, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.

Explores the history of the Washington Monument.

Explore the history of the Washington Monument and what it means to the United States of America.

Covers Thomas Jefferson's achievements, the history and symbolism of the Jefferson Memorial, and its construction, grand opening, and current use.

Explores the history of the Lincoln Memorial.

Provides a history of the Washington Monument, including why it was built, facts about its construction, and popular misconceptions about the structure.

Text and illustrations explore the Lincoln Memorial and discuss its historical significance.

Presents a brief look at the life and presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, discusses the decision to create a memorial in his honor, and features a tour of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C.

A photographic tribute to the Washington Monument, the tallest freestanding masonry structure in the world, discussing its history, and its restoration in the 1990s, and looking at some of the historic events that have taken place in the monument's shadow.

Presents a discussion of the Lincoln Memorial, covering its importance, how it was designed and built, and more, with biographical information about Abraham Lincoln and photographs.