To the First Lady's List!
Posted on 09/20/2019 8:52:19 AM PDT by simpson96
First lady Melania Trump cut the ribbon Thursday as the Washington Monument reopened to the public for the first time in three years.
The 555-foot stone obelisk closed in September 2016 in order to replace the aging elevator and upgrade security systems.
Accompanied by a group of local fourth graders, Trump took the new high-speed elevator to the observation floor near the top, which offers a commanding 360-degree view of the entire District of Columbia.
The monument has been closed off and on for most of the past eight years. An August 2011 earthquake left cracks in the stones near the top of the obelisk. It reopened in 2014 but National Park Service officials were forced to close it again two years later after a series of elevator breakdowns.
“This is one of the most distinctive buildings in the world and one of the signature attractions of any visit to Washington,” said Jeff Reinbold, superintendent of the National Mall for the National Park Service. “So we really didn’t want to close it. We kept putting Band-Aids on, but eventually we had no choice.”
With the closure already necessary, officials took the opportunity to build a completely new high-tech security screening facility. All told the project cost $12 million — $3 million for the elevator and the rest for the security center.
The new facility juts like a grey cube from the base of the marble obelisk. Inside, visiters find literally gleaming new machinery and automated bank-vault type doors blocking the way to the elevator.
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Ick, Ivanka needs to cover up. Can’t stand exposed under boob sag. Trashy, not classy.
Breaking News: Melania Trump threatens children of color with scissors.
I find it interesting that the news story is from The New Delhi Times, from India and not an US news source. I guess the MSM is so anti-Trump as to show its pettiness in refusing to cover this event.
Ivanka needs our support.
Blatantly sexist dress... I’d like to take her over my knee and spank her...
just seeing the pictures I honestly think she is more comfortable around children than anyone. I think she feels they are the only ones in the world who she can be herself with and not get stabbed in the back after because the kids are genuine.
To the First Lady's List!
As usual, the children are happy and excited to be with her. Children know. The beauty of Melania's heart and soul radiates a wonderful glow.
I wish Donald and Melania would have another child, if the opportunity hasn't passed her by. (1) They're wonderful parents and (2) The anti-Trump maniacs would consider mass suicide.
The shoes are a playful touch on a happy day. Plus, kids like cool stuff like that from grownups. I think it was excellent to show her playful, fun side, while still dressed elegantly.
Doesn’t look like it, to me.
Would be great, though, if so.
I know what you mean, I'm a softball turf shoe type of guy........LOL!
I like the shoes too,especially with the plain white dress.
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Used to be a thing to run up the Monument’s stairs when I was growing up there. Dumb kid tricks. Once was enough for me.
Give it up dude, you have no idea what influence they have on this president......Sheesh!
Here ya go:
Look at her face. She is either gaining weight or pregnant.
Nope..........
Just consider yourself one of the crap throwers.......LOL!
I like her shorter hairstyle.
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