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National Park Service: World War Ii Memorial
Description of the National World War II Memorial, located on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Contains information on all facilities and park map and brochures in PDF form etc.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
The official site of the memorial built in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001 when American Airlines Flight 77 was flown into the Pentagon in a terrorist attack.
Archives of Ontario
Walter Allward and the Canadian Vimy Memorial
The Canadian Vimy Memorial stands as a tribute to Canadian troops in World War I. This page focuses on its creator, Walter Allward, and his career.
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National Park Service: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is a monument to civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn about the man, his legacy, and the work undertaken at the memorial site to honor his memory. Access photos and news from this page, as...
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Jefferson Memorial
One-page website includes a brief paragraph on Thomas Jefferson, a chronology of his life and a paragraph on the Memorial.
Other
Uss Alabama Battleship Memorial Park: Park Memorials
Explore the Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and more memorials located throughout the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Arlington National Cemetery
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of Arlington National Cemetery. Links to related sites are available.
PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: Mlk Memorial Opens on Anniversary of Historic March
A memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. took its place in the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The date was chosen to commemorate the March on Washington and his "I Have a Dream" speech of August 28, 1963. Obstacles to the King Memorial...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Washington Dc: National Mall and Memorial Parks
Travel to Washington DC with the family on vacation. See the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Geo Logic: How Well Do You Know Your National Parks and Memorials
Using GEOLogic puzzles, students are challenged to associate historical figures with a particular National Park Memorial, as well as the number of points they scored in a fictitious game show, based on clues about the situation given...
Read Works
Read Works: Massive Monument: The Crazy Horse Memorial
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about a sculpture in memory of Crazy Horse. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
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Art and Architecture: Pierre Granche's Canada Memoria in Green Park, London
From Courtauld Institute of Art's, Art and Architecture on-line resource, this is the entry for Pierre Granche's, Canada Memoria in Green Park, London. The monument and how it came about is explained and presented.
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The Jefferson Memorial
One-page website includes a brief paragraph on Thomas Jefferson, a chronology of his life and a paragraph on the Memorial.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Statue of Liberty
Here you can learn brief information about the Statue of Liberty located in New York, which is a national symbol of freedom.
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National Park Service: Florida National Parks
Peruse the list of National Parks, Monuments, Memorials, etc. in Florida. Interested in more information on one, follow the link and utilize the details of the parks' history, culture, ecology, geography and educational opportunities for...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
This series of learning activities is about the history of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and other First World War events. View the construction of the Vimy Memorial and explore Vimy today.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Vimy: Honour the Legacy
This site commemorates the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the events that were held in its honour, including the restoration of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France in April 2007. Read about the history of Vimy...
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Kids' Peace Station: From Hiroshima
The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima had lasting and far reaching effects on all mankind! Learn about a young girl, Sadako, and her paper cranes as well as the Kids Peace Movement and building of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for...
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National Park Service: Flight 93
The terrorists' takeover of Flight 93 was part of the Attack on America, 9/11. The Park Service has made the crash site of Flight 93 into a national monument in honor of the passengers who developed a plan of action to regain control of...
PBS
Pbs Interactive Map: Lincoln Statues Across the Country
Did you know there are over 200 statues and memorials of Lincoln in the United States? Click on each location to see a picture of the statue located there.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: United States Historical Places
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around historical places. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.