The newly reopened Washington Monument, which typically offers sprawling views of Washington, DC from 555 feet high, now ...

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The Jefferson Memorial glows in soft golden light. Its marble columns rise from the edge of the Tidal Basin, their reflection rippling gently across the water. Inside, Jefferson stands surrounded by ...

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Agencies have hung enormous portraits of President Donald Trump outside their buildings. The Treasury Department is preparing to mint a commemorative coin that shows Trump raising a heroic fist. The ...