Keywords: Washington Monument, 04990v.jpg The Washington Monument is an obelisk near the west end of the National Mall in Washington D C built to commemorate the first U S president General George Washington The monument made of marble granite and sandstone is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk in height standing 555 feet 5 inches Title date and subjects provided by the photographer Credit line Carol M Highsmith's America Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Gift and purchase; Carol M Highsmith; 2009; DLC/PP-2010 031 Forms part of Carol M Highsmith's America Project in the Carol M Highsmith Archive LOC-image highsm 04990 creator Carol M Highsmith Rights Advisory No known restrictions on publication PD-Highsmith 2007 in Washington D C Washington Monument in spring Infrared photography |