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The '''Washington Monument''' is a landmark in [[Washington, D.C.]] | The '''Washington Monument''' is a landmark in [[Washington, D.C.]] constructed in honor of [[George Washington]]. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ||
[[File:Optimus prime doppelgaenger.jpg|thumb|left]] | [[File:Optimus prime doppelgaenger.jpg|thumb|left|Something strange has happened. Now there are two Optimus Primes!]] | ||
During a battle near the Washington Monument, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] tied a cable around the base of the monument and roped [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] with the other end. The jet was unable to escape and easy pickings for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. At the conclusion of the battle, during the inevitable [[Decepticon]] retreat, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] gave the side of the monument a good punch. As it began to crumble, Optimus and [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] stopped it from toppling over, and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] repaired it with his [[fire-breath]]. {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}} The Washington Monument was also one of the first monuments scheduled to be treated with [[corrostop]]. Whether it was ever coated is unknown. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}} | During a battle near the Washington Monument, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] tied a cable around the base of the monument and roped [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] with the other end. The jet was unable to escape and easy pickings for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. At the conclusion of the battle, during the inevitable [[Decepticon]] retreat, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] gave the side of the monument a good punch. As it began to crumble, Optimus and [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] stopped it from toppling over, and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] repaired it with his [[fire-breath]]. {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}} The Washington Monument was also one of the first monuments scheduled to be treated with [[corrostop]]. Whether it was ever coated is unknown. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}} | ||
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===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ||
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[[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] passed the Washington Monument when he pondered about his failed relationship with [[Barbara Larkin]]. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}} | [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] passed the Washington Monument when he pondered about his failed relationship with [[Barbara Larkin]]. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}} | ||
===2005 IDW continuity=== | |||
In a battle against an [[Ore-13]]-charged [[Dire Wraith]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] managed to defeat the monster by impaling it on the Washington Monument. {{storylink|Thundercracker & Buster Save the World}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* | *{{w|Washington Monument}} at Wikipedia | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon locations]] | [[Category:Generation 1 cartoon locations]] | ||
[[Category:IDW (2005) locations]] | |||
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 locations]] | [[Category:Marvel Generation 1 locations]] | ||
[[Category:Memorials]] | [[Category:Memorials]] | ||
[[Category:Real-world buildings]] | |||
[[Category:United States of America]] | [[Category:United States of America]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:45, 23 January 2022
The Washington Monument is a landmark in Washington, D.C. constructed in honor of George Washington.
Fiction
[edit]The Transformers cartoon
[edit]
During a battle near the Washington Monument, Brawn tied a cable around the base of the monument and roped Thundercracker with the other end. The jet was unable to escape and easy pickings for Optimus Prime. At the conclusion of the battle, during the inevitable Decepticon retreat, Megatron gave the side of the monument a good punch. As it began to crumble, Optimus and Grimlock stopped it from toppling over, and Slag repaired it with his fire-breath. Atlantis, Arise! The Washington Monument was also one of the first monuments scheduled to be treated with corrostop. Whether it was ever coated is unknown. Cosmic Rust
Marvel The Transformers comics
[edit]The Washington Monument was part of Gary Acton's trip for his family. Once they arrived, they saw Runabout and Runamuck draw graffiti on the tower. Decepticon Graffiti!
Hawk passed the Washington Monument when he pondered about his failed relationship with Barbara Larkin. ...All Fall Down!
2005 IDW continuity
[edit]In a battle against an Ore-13-charged Dire Wraith, Thundercracker managed to defeat the monster by impaling it on the Washington Monument. Thundercracker & Buster Save the World
External links
[edit]- Washington Monument at Wikipedia
