Trivia
- Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip saw their first game of American football at Byrd Stadium during their first trip to the U.S. in the 1950s.
- On a clear day, the tops of the five tallest structures in Washington D.C. can be seen from the top of stadium: the Washington Monument, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the Old Post Office Pavillion, the Washington National Cathedral, and the United States Capitol. On a clear night, it is possible to see the lights of the Washington Monument, which is about 8 miles (13 km) away.
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