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Which war interrupted construction of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.?

Which war interrupted construction of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.? Correct Answer American Civil War

Construction of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., began in 1848. It was interrupted by the Civil War. The monument was officially dedicated in 1885 and opened to the public in 1888.

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