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Dedication of the Washington Monument
- When
- February 21, 1885
- Where
- Washington Monument
President Chester A. Arthur presided over the formal dedication of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on February 21, 1885.
The ceremony marked the completion of the monument, which had been the world's tallest structure since 1884. Arthur, suffering from poor health, attended the event before retiring from office in 1885. Harper's Weekly documented the day as the formal dedication.
Sources
- Washington Monument Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- Chester A. Arthur Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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