Editorial photo #6898286 Human Interest
Washington Monument
Washington Monument near the west end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., USA, on January 20, 2009. The Washington Monument was built to commemorate the first U.S. president, General George Washington and is made of marble, granite, and sandstone, is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk, standing 555 feet (169.294 meters). (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)