The Pentagon - Wikipedia
WEBThe Pentagon is the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The building was constructed on an accelerated schedule during World War II.
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WEBThe Pentagon Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to honoring the 184 people whose lives were lost when hijackers flew a jetliner into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
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WEBThe Pentagon, one of the world's largest office buildings, is the headquarters of the Department of Defense. Located in the Washington, D.C., area, the five-sided building has three times the...
Pentagon ‑ Location, Building Timeline, 9/11 - HISTORY
WEBDec 18, 2009 · The Pentagon is the Virginia headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, located in a massive five‑sided concrete and steel building that’s a potent symbol of America’s military...
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About the Pentagon
WEBApr 16, 2024 · Why is the Pentagon actually a pentagon? And is it the biggest office building in the world? Find these answers and more in the 10 things you probably didn't know about the Pentagon.
Pentagon | History & Features | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Pentagon, large five-sided building in Arlington county, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., that serves as the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, including all three military services— Army, Navy, and Air Force.
WEBIN AND AROUND THE PENTAGON. ATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR)The Pentagon is located in Arlington, Virginia and is bordered by Washington, and the state of Maryland. Washington, DC, the Nation’s Capital and home to the White House, the Capital, the Supreme Court, and the Washington Monument is a short.
Why Is the Pentagon a Pentagon? | Smithsonian
WEBApr 10, 2017 · The reason for the Pentagon’s shape is no myth, but other conspiracy theories and false beliefs persist, including an absurd claim that a plane never did plow into the building on 9/11.
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WEBPentagon History. Three buildings housing great institutions of the U.S. government have come to be regarded as national monuments and have become part of national and international history: the...
How the Pentagon’s Design Saved Lives on September 11
WEBSep 9, 2019 · When the Pentagon was built, no one knew that it would become an iconic monument to U.S. military power—or a target. In fact, the architects thought it would be abandoned after the war and turned...