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PHOTO: Washington Monument Lit Up As It Undergoes Earthquake Repairs

by Tom Kludt

07.09.13 | 5:13 am

The Washington Monument was glowing from top to bottom on Monday night as the landmark to the first president continues to undergo repairs following a 2011 earthquake. It will be illuminated each night at dusk by while it undergoes repairs. The monument is expected to reopen in 2014.

(Photo via AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Tom Kludt Tom Kludt is a reporter for Talking Points Memo based in New York City, covering media and national affairs. Originally from South Dakota, Tom joined TPM as an intern in late-2011 and became a staff member during the 2012 election. He can be reached at tom@talkingpointsmemo.com.

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