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An aerial view of the Pentagon, the main headquarters of the US Department of Defense.

The Pentagon

The Pentagon is a very big office building. It is where many important people work for the United States Department of Defense. You can find it in Arlington County, Virginia, which is close to the Potomac River and not far from Washington, D.C..

The Pentagon has five sides, which is why it is called “the Pentagon.” It was built a long time ago, and many thousands of people come to work there every day. Inside, there are offices, places to eat, and even rooms to rest and think.

A long time ago, the Pentagon was damaged during a very sad event. After that, the building was fixed, and special memories were made to honor those who were affected. Today, the Pentagon is still an important place for the U.S. military.

Near the Pentagon, there is a beautiful place called Arlington National Cemetery, where people can visit and remember special moments.

Images

Historic view of Washington, D.C. from 1918 showing temporary World War I buildings and famous landmarks like the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.
Historical map showing roads and landmarks around the Pentagon area in 1945.
Construction workers building the Pentagon in July 1942. This historic image shows the early stages of one of America's most important government buildings.
A view of The Pentagon, a large office building for the U.S. military, with the Potomac River, trees, and the Washington Monument in the background.
The Pentagon building lit up in blue lights to honor the 9/11 anniversary.
A peaceful view of the Pentagon Memorial at dusk, honoring those who have served.
A bird's-eye view of the Pentagon building in Washington, D.C., taken in May 2021.

Related articles

Pentagon
United States Department of Defense
Arlington County, Virginia
Potomac River
Washington, D.C.
United States Armed Forces

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