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nitpicker

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Mon Aug 19, 2019, 06:13 AM Aug 2019

Washington Monument will reopen to the public in September after years of repairs

https://www.wavy.com/news/national/washington-monument-will-reopen-to-the-public-in-september-after-years-of-repairs/

Washington Monument will reopen to the public in September after years of repairs

by: CNN Newsource
Posted: Aug 18, 2019 / 07:08 PM EDT / Updated: Aug 18, 2019 / 07:08 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Washington Monument is finally going to reopen.

According to The Washington Post, since the August 23, 2011 earthquake, the national landmark has been closed on and off for more than five years.

It’s set to reopen Sept. 19 at 9 a.m., according to the National Park Service.

The iconic tower has undergone improvements to the elevator control system.
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Washington Monument will reopen to the public in September after years of repairs (Original Post) nitpicker Aug 2019 OP
Trump will take credit. Just watch. yellowcanine Aug 2019 #1
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