History of the Washington National Monument and of the Washington National Monument Society

** "History of the Washington National Monument and of the Washington National Monument Society" by Frederick L. Harvey is a historical record from the early 1900s that tells the story of building a monument for George Washington. It explains how the Washington National Monument Society was created to get the monument built after Congress didn't follow through on early promises to honor the first president. The book describes the Society's start in 1833, naming important people like John Marshall who pushed for the project. It also talks about the many problems and delays they faced, highlighting the struggle between what the nation wanted and the difficulties of getting things done in the government. It shows how the society went about honoring George Washington with a monument, detailing a significant chapter in American history. **