This stately 555-foot landmark, inherent the bladelike state of an Egyptian monolith and finished in 1884, is the most unmistakable structure in the American capital city. Inherent honor of the country's first president, the marble landmark has been noticeable out of sight amid a portion of the nation's most noteworthy minutes, including Martin Luther King, Jr's. "I Have a Dream" discourse and Barack Obama's presidential introduction. It's grinding away's most delightful when reflected in the Reflecting Pool at first light or nightfall, and particularly on the Fourth of July with nighttime firecrackers blasting overhead
