George Washington Monument Informative Speech

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Introduction:
Hook:A Tall monument,it’s shadow stretching over a large city reaching the sky limits everyone looking in awe as the sun sets behind it.

Transition:Although the monument has stood in exact same spot for years it still interests people that walk by or visit to see the view.

Thesis Statement:This presentation will be over why it's important,why it represents george washington,and who built it.

Why is it important?
The washington monument is important because it represents the first president of the united states. Even though the washington monument is already extremely important it is also considered to be the tallest building and obelisk in the world. The Washington Monument is located in our country’s capital Washington,DC.
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The first president being George Washington who was born on the 22nd of February in 1732. He was elected for both his experience in the military and his excellent leadership. George Washington was both a great president and left an important mark in our country’s

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