Two anonymous sources told the Washington Post Thursday that President Joe Biden plans to sign a proclamation that would establish a Chuckwalla National Monument south of Joshua Tree National Park.

George Washington was born on Feb. 22, in 1732, so to celebrate let’s talk about his plan to honor the weary ... July 4, 1848: The cornerstone of the monument is laid with great fanfare.

A stone donated by Wilmington's Thalian Association in 1851 is located inside the Washington Monument. The stone, carved by James McClarahan, features a portrait of William Shakespeare and the ...

To plan your visit, consult the White House's official website. Several of the city's best guided tours also feature stops at the Washington Monument and the White House, including the best bus tours.

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 ...