Washington, D.C. Officers of the U.S. Treasury Battalion; Uncompleted Washington Monument in Left Background (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

"Washington, D.C. Officers of the U.S. Treasury Battalion; Incomplete Washington Monument During the U.S. Civil War" This historical image depicts a gathering of officers from the U.S. Treasury Battalion against the backdrop of an incomplete Washington Monument, during the United States Civil War (1861-1865). The U.S. Treasury Battalion was a military unit responsible for guarding government buildings and facilities within Washington, D.C. During this period of conflict, the city served as both the Confederate and Union capital at different times. The Washington Monument, initially erected to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States, remains unfinished in this image. Construction on the monument commenced in 1848 but was halted due to funding issues several years later. Work resumed after the Civil War's end and was finally completed in 1884. This photograph serves as a snapshot of Washington, D.C.'s tumultuous history during one of the nation's most divisive periods, showcasing both the military presence within the city and the progression of the capital's iconic landmarks. The image does not indicate the specific year it was taken, but it falls within the timeframe of the American Civil War.