For nearly a century, the Washington Monument stood as a towering tribute to the first President of the United States, a beacon of national pride in the heart of Washington, D.C. However, by the late 20th century, the beloved landmark had begun to show its age. Structural concerns, wear from millions of visitors, and the …
1952 was a year of profound change for the British monarchy, marking the end of one era and the beginning of another. On February 6th, King George VI passed away in his sleep at Sandringham House, plunging the United Kingdom into mourning. His eldest daughter, the 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth, was in Kenya at the time, …
