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The Mall and Federal Triangle : View from top of the Washington Monument

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View from top of the Washington Monument

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  • The view from the 555 ft high (170 m) monument (see Jefferson Memorial) is spectacular. The ride in the elevator is interesting because high-tech windows become transparent or opaque in a wink.

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