Memorial Monuments of Washington D.C.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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| Vietnam Veterans Wall of Memorial |
Who: The memorial includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service in the Vietnam Conflict. The Memorial Wall, designed by Maya Lin is made up of two walls 246 feet 9 inches (75 m) long.
When: The wall of the Vietnam Veterans who sacrificed their lives was completed in 1982.
Where:Located north of the Lincoln Memorial near the intersection of 22nd St. and Constitution Ave. NW
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| Names on the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial |
What: Seeing the wall in person impacted me because those fallen soldiers were either moms, dads, uncles, aunts, brothers, friends of someone else and to think that they fought for our country and it took them to lose their life makes me feel honored because they also fought for me.
How: This wall of War Veterans of the Vietnam war made me feel honored and respectful of all these fallen soldiers who I know sacrificed their lives for our freedom. It makes me feel grateful and proud to be an american of the United States because this is our country and seeing all of the names on the wall is a very memorable memory to me.
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
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| U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial-Iwo Jima Memorial |
Who:While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the United States since 1775.
When: November 10, 1775
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| U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial-Iwo Jima Memorial |
How:The statue was created by Felix De Weldon was based on the photo of the raising of the second flag during the battle of Iwo Jima
What:Thirty-two foot high figures are shown raising a 60-foot bronze flagpole. The flag at the top of the pole flies at full mast 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by presidential proclamation.
Lincoln Memorial Statue
Who: the Lincoln Memorial commemorates the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
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Inscription Behind the Statue of Lincoln:
"IN THIS TEMPLE
AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER." |
Where:Located at the Western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
How:Sculpted by Daniel Chester French
What: 99 ft (30.2 m) tall
Made out of Marble, Limestone
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