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DVIDS - Images - Lantern Slide 19: Capstone and aluminum tip of the Washington Monument. [Image 11 of 20]
Trust for the National Mall - Did you know that on December 6, 1884 the Washington Monument capstone was set in place? At the time, the 100 ounce apex was the largest
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