Washington Monument still closed on President's Day

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As the nation celebrates the birth of President Washington, the Washington Monument, having been damaged in the earthquake of 23rd August 2011, remains closed for assessment and repair.

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in Our World, on the 20th of February 2012

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Washington Monument seen with a "police line" tape on a fence surrounding it.

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The Washington Monument in DC.

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Washington Monument seen with "police line" tape on a fence surrounding it.

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Washington Monument seen with "police line" tape on a fence surrounding it and a National Park Service ranger patrolling the area.

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As the nation celebrates the birth of President Washington, the Washington Monument, having been damaged in the earthquake of 23rd August, 2011, remains closed for assessment and repair. The area immediately around the monument also remains closed, though visitors are still allowed onto the hill on which the monument is located.