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Bookmark or Share- The Pentagon - WikipediaThe 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.
- Pentagon | History & Features | BritannicaPentagon, 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. Constructed during 1941–43, the Pentagon was intended to consolidate the offices of the War Department, which had ...
- From the ashes: The Pentagon renovation | ASCEWhen terrorists flew Flight 77 into the Pentagon on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, a massive renovation effort was already underway to bring the 60-year-old Pentagon — thought to be the world’s largest office building — up to date and into compliance with modern building codes.
- 10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About the PentagonWhy 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.
- How the Pentagon’s Design Saved Lives on September 11Construction of the Pentagon began, ironically enough, on September 11, 1941. While America had not yet entered World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt knew he needed a home base for...
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