First Infantry Division Monument — Attraction in Washington

There are several parks and monuments around the White House. This war memorial is perhaps the most gorgeous one. It's a nice and tall stone monument with golden sculptures up top. Great to look at. Great to learn about. Great to photograph. You can get the Eisenhower Building in the background. It's esp worth your while to visit it while you're on tour to visit the White House. Many people miss it because it's not exactly next to the White House. Just a hop away. Therefore, visiting here will make your visit stand apart and also be more...

One of the interesting things near the White House is the First Division Monument situated at 17th and E Street, just south of the Eisenhower Building.

Constructed in 1924, here you will see a single standing column that is topped by a gilded figure of the Lady of Victory. It is a simple, touching and respectable tribute to the valiant soldiers who participated and those to perished during World War I.

You can conveniently see this monument if visiting the area attractions or when making your way between the White House and the...

Amazing but simple architecture! I absolutely enjoyed my visit! Even though there is a partial government shutdown I saw no signs of trash or negligence here. It wasn't crowded so it made for some really good pictures to be taken. This monument meant more to me because I served and deployed with this Division. Must see if...