'Core areas' of National Mall to close ahead of inauguration through at least January 21, says NPS

Main sections of the National Mall will close ahead of Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden as security measures continue to tighten in and around the nation’s capital.

Will the National Mall close completely for Inauguration Day?

The Secret Service is launching a massive security operation to ensure President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration goes as planned.

Washington Monument set to reopen to the public on October 1

After a six-month closure, the Washington Monument will reopen to the public on the morning of October 1 with a set of new safety and cleaning procedures in place amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Protesters deface World War II Memorial and other National Mall monuments

Protesters spelled out their outrage following the death of George Floyd by spray-painting it on several monuments on the National Mall, including the World War II Memorial dedicated to soldiers killed in combat.

Elevator briefly breaks down at reopened Washington Monument

The newly upgraded elevator at the Washington Monument stopped working just days after reopening to the public following a three-year renovation project.

Melania Trump cuts ribbon on reopened Washington Monument

First lady Melania Trump cut the ribbon Thursday as the Washington Monument reopened to the public for the first time in three years.

Thousands from all over come to DC for July Fourth
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Locals and tourists from all around have descended on the National Mall to experience July Fourth in Washington, DC for A Capitol Fourth and the fireworks show!