D.C. is filled with memorials, monuments and museums dedicated to the efforts of the men and women that served in the U.S.

"So this week it's Robert E Lee," he said on Tuesday of the rebel general's monument that was a flashpoint ... vigil over the Tidal Basin in Washington DC. To his friend, French social reformer ...

The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington D.C. Standing at 555 feet tall, it offers incredible 360-degree views of the city from the observation deck at the top. It ...

In December, the first residents will move into a rental complex built out of a former federal structure used to inspect ...

Two political statues have mysteriously popped up in Washington, DC, drawing crowds of onlookers, just a week before Election ...

Built in two phases in 1848 and 1884 and subsequently dedicated in 1885, the Washington Monument — a marble-faced granite obelisk that honors the first U.S. president, George Washington ...

And GW is the only university whose commencement takes place on the National Mall. Students cross their tassels under the shadow of the Washington monument.

The centers of all three branches of the U.S. federal government are located in the city, as are many of the nation's monuments and museums. Washington, D.C. hosts 176 foreign embassies as well as ...

There are many great things to do in Washington DC at night. From admiring the beautifully lit historic monuments at the National Mall to taking a fun dinner cruise down the Potomac River ...

Explore the best things to do in Washington, D.C. in 1 day based on recommendations from local experts. Day 1 U.S. News Insider Tip: The best time to see this monument is after dark when it's ...