I recently had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., on a school trip, and getting to see the Washington Monument up close was incredible. Built to commemorate George Washington, it's one of those landmarks you grow up reading about, but seeing it in person puts history in a completely different perspective.
Walking around the National Mall and exploring the city gave me a much deeper appreciation for how our country was founded and the ideals behind it. Being there in person made the history feel real rather than just a chapter in a textbook, and it left me wanting to learn even more about our nation's stories.
