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Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.

George Washington earned the title "Father of his Country" in recognition of his leadership in the cause of American independence. Appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775, he molded a fighting force that won independence from Great Britain. In 1787 as President of the Constitutional Convention, he helped guide the deliberations to form a government that has lasted for more than 200 years. Two years later he was unanimously elected the first President of the United States. Washington defined the Presidency and helped develop the relationships among the three branches of government.

View with reflection in pool of Mall.

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Washington Monument, Code: WAMO

Washington Monument, District of Columbia , District of Columbia
Latitude: 38.8886985778809, Longitude: -77.0354995727539

Legacy NPS Focus Record ID : 231459

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01/01/1980 - 12/30/2003

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