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Washington Monument Reopens

Pasty Widakuswara

   WASHINGTON - The Washington Monument is reopening to the public after
   years of closure to replace its aging elevator and security system.

   First lady Melania Trump helped with the ribbon-cutting ceremony and
   took a ceremonial first ride to the top of the monument with
   fourth-graders from nearby Amidon-Bowen Elementary School.

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