The Washington Monument, Washington D.C, USA

The Washington Monument is an obelisk within the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, once commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States. The Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world upon its completion in 1884. Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father. The photo is a view from the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.