Beautiful masonic structure. It's situated in such an idealistic location. What a treat to walk up to it, lean on it, see the views from that small hill top especially during the festivals. It has a unique charisma.
@JustiinCase780. No one even QUESTIONS as to how this was constructed in an era of horse drawn carts, and hand tools. Why are there NO progressive construction photos of this enormous national monument even though cameras became quite popular 25 years PRIOR to its alleged completion?
Amazing that the Washington monument history and stories it has in its walls reflects so well this country. It shows struggles, different ways of protest, of people complaining for economic, social or political reasons, for racial equality, for rights, for the different things that still to this day fills our political discussions… but it was built, like this nation, it was built on top of all those. Courage, leadership, and hard work… the essence of America. What a symbolism.
The very tip of it has an aluminum pyramid that was cast at a considerable cost- several thousand dollars back then because it was cast at a time when they didn't know HOW to make aluminum from the bauxite ore like we do now with far cheaper easier processes, it was more valuable than platinum at the time! there were engravings on the piece as well. The original I think was removed to a glass case inside and a replica returned to the original's vacated location, there are pictures and the complete story on the web.
Many called Maya Lin's proposal for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial a "black wall of shame." Today it is said to be the most visited site in Washington, D.C.
Years ago, I was able to take tour of the stones. You climbed many steps, but at each landing, the ranger gave a description and history of each group of stones. This made the climb a bit easier.
I remember at a young age being able to walk down the stairs in it, but because of vandalism of the markers inside on the landings, the NPS has stopped letting people walk down them, one of the markers was made of jade, and people were breaking off pieces of it.
The age of presidential monuments seems to be over, at least on this scale. No unanimity over choice, political infighting, endless controversies & objections from various groups, etc., would thwart any attempts. Beyond this reality, though, few ever are likely to measure up to Washington in our own time or the foreseeable future.
Washington Monument: *slapped together with barely any money, literally just an obelisk* Historians: This monument represents the singularity of Washington's stature and blah blah blah
An absolutely stunning monument. Especially considering when it was built. I fear our misguided and indoctrinated youth will force us into renaming it.
@@howardj602 According to the the National Park Service construction stopped due to the Know-Nothing Party's alienation of donors not specifically due to the Civil War. Construction halted in 1854. Civil War started in 1861.
@@howardj602 According to the National Park Service work came to a halt on the monument in 1854 due to lack of funding. Per their web site. It did not stop due to the Civil War. It stopped because it ran out of funding years before the Civil War. I was always taught construction stopped when the war started. That is not the case.
I hope in 200 years we can look back at a historical video like this one and see all the challenges it took to complete our boarder wall with this current divided country it will be no easy task.
EGYPTIAN column that stands for RA 🐲👁…It’s on our money 💰 and it’s the reason for the STRANGE SYMBOLISM on our MONEY 💵.. it’s not a COINCIDENCE. And it is SUNWUKONGS MONUMENT IN THE USA 🇺🇸 there are Many Columns for my OTHER INCARNATIONS including ASHOKA in INDIA 🇮🇳. THESE ARE ALL SUNWUKONG
It always resembled a Klansman watching over the mall, but interesting story (old cheap school kids joke that that was where George was buried and that was his ...nevermind).
We are also welcome to listen to the music inside it's walls.
Listen to the music within its walls.
And inside lies the Special Tree
I think that was a real book, wasnt it?
@@CrabulousYT n o??
It's breathtaking when seen in person.
Beautiful masonic structure. It's situated in such an idealistic location. What a treat to walk up to it, lean on it, see the views from that small hill top especially during the festivals. It has a unique charisma.
Free mason worship a god named Baphomat. It is an evil, secret society club.
Obelisks are Egyptian, right?
Wrong a pagan demonic idol full sun god worship just like in the Vatican it's an obelisk from pagan Egypt
@@yvonneplant9434 London District, the Vatican and Washington D.C each have an OBELISK in the center? Coincidence? I think not.
@JustiinCase780. No one even QUESTIONS as to how this was constructed in an era of horse drawn carts, and hand tools. Why are there NO progressive construction photos of this enormous national monument even though cameras became quite popular 25 years PRIOR to its alleged completion?
Amazing that the Washington monument history and stories it has in its walls reflects so well this country. It shows struggles, different ways of protest, of people complaining for economic, social or political reasons, for racial equality, for rights, for the different things that still to this day fills our political discussions… but it was built, like this nation, it was built on top of all those. Courage, leadership, and hard work… the essence of America. What a symbolism.
The very tip of it has an aluminum pyramid that was cast at a considerable cost- several thousand dollars back then because it was cast at a time when they didn't know HOW to make aluminum from the bauxite ore like we do now with far cheaper easier processes, it was more valuable than platinum at the time! there were engravings on the piece as well. The original I think was removed to a glass case inside and a replica returned to the original's vacated location, there are pictures and the complete story on the web.
I see this thing everyday at work. And everytime i look i just stare for a few seconds never gets old
From New Zealand and I'm in tears. I'm probably more patriotic and know more about USA history than 99% of Americans.
It’s ironic that our most cherished structures - the Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty - weren’t wanted at the beginning.
Similar sentiments were expressed about the Statue of Liberty too.
Many called Maya Lin's proposal for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial a "black wall of shame." Today it is said to be the most visited site in Washington, D.C.
i clicked on this video expecting comments talking about Special Trees lmao
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What a monument, and what a history, surrounding it.
history makes the way u depend on it nothing worong ,, good luck
Years ago, I was able to take tour of the stones. You climbed many steps, but at each landing, the ranger gave a description and history of each group of stones. This made the climb a bit easier.
The tree
The special tree is real!!!
real
I remember at a young age being able to walk down the stairs in it, but because of vandalism of the markers inside on the landings, the NPS has stopped letting people walk down them, one of the markers was made of jade, and people were breaking off pieces of it.
Thank you for including the role Blessed Pope Pius IX played in the construction. 🇻🇦
This was beautiful! Thank you! God bless!
Like for 🇺🇸 folks 🇺🇸💯
Obelisks were one of the earliest forms of timekeeping.
Love the monument
Special tree where
Wow! Great video. I love our American history. By the way, I have been to the Washington Monument.
The age of presidential monuments seems to be over, at least on this scale. No unanimity over choice, political infighting, endless controversies & objections from various groups, etc., would thwart any attempts. Beyond this reality, though, few ever are likely to measure up to Washington in our own time or the foreseeable future.
🇺🇲 Beautiful
Washington Monument: *slapped together with barely any money, literally just an obelisk*
Historians: This monument represents the singularity of Washington's stature and blah blah blah
An absolutely stunning monument. Especially considering when it was built. I fear our misguided and indoctrinated youth will force us into renaming it.
I looked for the corner stone, I did not see it
Strange, since 2020 you guys have'nt said one ill word about our amazing president....
Interesting, I was always told construction stopped due the Civil War.
@@howardj602 According to the the National Park Service construction stopped due to the Know-Nothing Party's alienation of donors not specifically due to the Civil War. Construction halted in 1854. Civil War started in 1861.
@@howardj602 According to the National Park Service work came to a halt on the monument in 1854 due to lack of funding. Per their web site. It did not stop due to the Civil War. It stopped because it ran out of funding years before the Civil War. I was always taught construction stopped when the war started. That is not the case.
What was a $1 back then worth today? 100? 1000?
Give back Hawaiian Independence!
So….whats exactly the point of it? To be in the tall building record?
"Mike Litterst"
built on a very special tree.
1 month ago
Someone please tell me thats not really that guys name !?!
There are people who know the origin of these obelisk.
Atlantis.
Aliens
A special tree is inside the obelisk and you can hear it’s music within.
Please tell me.
Wow i did know people can go inside to see but i best that alot stair 🪜to go way up 🔝 same like the statue of liberty 🗽 in ny
If Mr President agree, it will be made new Monuments.
Wonder where is the pope’s stone today
Am I the only one hear laughing at Mike Litoris’s name?
The phallus of Osiris.
I hope in 200 years we can look back at a historical video like this one and see all the challenges it took to complete our boarder wall with this current divided country it will be no easy task.
666 feet really
Defiantly nuclear missles
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Not a word about the people who actually built it. Typical.
EGYPTIAN column that stands for RA 🐲👁…It’s on our money 💰 and it’s the reason for the STRANGE SYMBOLISM on our MONEY 💵.. it’s not a COINCIDENCE. And it is SUNWUKONGS MONUMENT IN THE USA 🇺🇸 there are Many Columns for my OTHER INCARNATIONS including ASHOKA in INDIA 🇮🇳. THESE ARE ALL SUNWUKONG
Maybe we need less monument building and more focus on mental illnesses which put everyone at risk.
Pagan Egypt obelisk just in pagan Roman sun god worship at the Vatican
I think the comments about there being a tree hidden in the monument are less confusing
What's wrong with Pagan worship? It's as fictional as worshipping Yeshua.
It always resembled a Klansman watching over the mall, but interesting story (old cheap school kids joke that that was where George was buried and that was his ...nevermind).
Where’s the tree?
Washington was an old white guy, what will the beta manbuns think?
hes EVIL and DEMONIC for.... giving us freedom... EVIL!!11!1!!