WASHINGTON — After a three-year closure, the Washington Monument is reopening to the public.
The 555-foot stone obelisk was closed in September 2016 in order to replace the aging elevator and upgrade security systems. The monument will reopen to the public at noon today, and first lady Melania Trump is expected to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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