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<blockquote>This monument, built in the blade-like shape of an Egyptian obelisk and completed in 1884, is the most prominent structure in the American capital city. Built in honor of the nation’s first president, the marble monument has served as a backdrop for some of the country’s most historic moments, including Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. It’s at its most beautiful when mirrored in the Reflecting Pool at sunrise or sunset, and especially on the Fourth of July with evening fireworks bursting overhead.<ref>[http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/americas-most-beautiful-landmarks/8  America's Most Beautiful Landmarks ]</ref></blockquote>

<blockquote>This monument, built in the blade-like shape of an Egyptian obelisk and completed in 1884, is the most prominent structure in the American capital city. Built in honor of the nation’s first president, the marble monument has served as a backdrop for some of the country’s most historic moments, including Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. It’s at its most beautiful when mirrored in the Reflecting Pool at sunrise or sunset, and especially on the Fourth of July with evening fireworks bursting overhead.<ref>[http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/americas-most-beautiful-landmarks/8  America's Most Beautiful Landmarks ]</ref></blockquote>

When the monument was originally built, a Bible was enclosed at the cornerstone.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/2005/01/26/religious-references-pervade-dc.html Religious References Pervade D.C.], [[Fox News]]</ref>

When the monument was originally built, a Bible was enclosed at the cornerstone.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/story/2005/01/26/religious-references-pervade-dc.html Religious References Pervade D.C.], [[Fox News]]</ref>

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== See also ==

== See also ==