theodore roosevelt

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Feb26

1919What American landmark is widely regarded as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World?

The Grand Canyon, located in northern Arizona, stands as one of the planet’s Seven Natural Wonders, renowned for its immense size and incredible geological history carved by the Colorado River. Its striking landscape, stretching 277 miles long and over a mile deep, has fascinated visitors and scientists alike for generations. What makes the Grand Canyon truly unique is the discovery of marine fossils that are 1.2 billion years old within its walls—an astonishing clue to its ancient past. On February 26, 2026, the park commemorates 107 years as a protected national treasure, continuing to draw millions of awe-inspired visitors each year.

Aug5

1910What is the tallest all-granite structure in the United States?

The Pilgrim Monument, towering over Provincetown, Massachusetts, stands as the tallest all-granite structure in the United States. Built between 1907 and 1910, it commemorates the historic first landing of the 'Mayflower' Pilgrims in Provincetown Harbor on November 21, 1620, and the signing of the Mayflower Compact—a cornerstone event in American democracy. The 252-foot, 7.5-inch tower, inspired by Siena’s Torre del Mangia, was dedicated on August 5, 1910, in a grand ceremony attended by President William Howard Taft. Unique among American monuments, its construction was subject to rigorous specifications, including using only granite from Stonington, Maine, and the foundation alone was completed in just 49 days.

Dec21

1620What is considered America's least imposing and oldest monument that has hundreds of thousands who visit the site every year?

Plymouth Rock, located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is considered America’s least imposing yet oldest monument and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Its significance stems from the enduring legend that the Pilgrims, seeking religious freedom, stepped onto this large granite boulder when landing in 1620—though the story was not recorded until over a century later. Uniquely, the myth was popularized in 1741 by Thomas Faunce, a 95-year-old elder whose account was based on family hearsay rather than direct evidence, and the rock itself has been physically moved, split, and rejoined over the centuries, with “1620” carved into its surface in 1880. Today, Plymouth Rock remains a powerful symbol of American perseverance and is protected by a Neo-Classical portico, continuing to inspire visitors with its evocative blend of fact and folklore.