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Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
The Washington Monument L’Enfant’s initial framework ... After the groundbreaking ceremony in 1848, the endeavor quickly ran into problems that further stalled completion for decades.
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WATCH: History of Presidents’ Day, Originally Established In 1885 To Recognize George Washington
Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in ...
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Honoring Washington grows into recognizing all presidents
The U.S. has had 46 presidents during its nearly 250-year history, and Monday is a day to commemorate them with Presidents Day. According to History.com, Presidents Day originally honored only the ...