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The Washington Monument
  • Format
  • HARDCOVER
  • Authored by: Julia Schaffer; Series Consultant: Jerry D. Thompson, Regents Professor of History, Texas A&M International University
  • From the Series: Symbols of American Freedom
  • Trim Size: 7 x 9-1/4
  • ISBN-10: 1604135174
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-60413-517-6
  • Status: In Stock
  • List Price: $30.00
  • Imprint: Chelsea Clubhouse
  • Published: 10/01/2009
  • Dewey Number: 975
  • Reading Level: Grades 3-5
  • Pages: 48

Summary

Shortly after George Washington's death in 1799, Congress recognized the need for a presidential monument in his honor. However, progress did not begin on the structure until 1832. The Washington Monument traces the construction of the monument from its design by Robert Mills to halts in construction due to lack of funds and the Civil War to its dedication in 1885. Today, the world's largest obelisk stands as an eternal reminder of the accomplishments of the nation's first president.

Specifications

Full-color illustrations. Bibliography. Timeline. Glossary. Index.

About the Author(s)

Julia Schaffer has written several books for young people, including Isabel's Story, The Elephant in the Room, and St. Louis: Gateway to the West. She first visited the Washington Monument when she was 16 years old. Schaffer lives and works in New York City.

Reviews and Awards

"...clear, easy-to-read format..."


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