WASHINGTON MONUMENT

the white marble obelisk (tall, four-sided stone pillar tapering toward its pyramidal top) in Washington, DC, in memory of George Washington (1732–1799), first president of the United States (1789–1797). —SHSBC Binder 4 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 15 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 24 Approved Glossary, —PDC Volume 4 Approved Glossary, —Academy Level 0 Glossary Approved 3-12-90