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Monuments and Memorials in Washington, DC

As the political center of the United States,
and home of its president, Washington has Korean War
Veterans Memorial
a great number of monuments and memorials Created in 1995, the
honoring America’s key figures and historic 19 stainless steel, larger
events. The most well-known among these than life-size
are the Washington Monument and the Lincoln statues of this
memorial recall
Memorial – sights of great interest to all who visit the thousands
the city. For those who wish to remember the who died in the
countless men and women who lost their lives Korean War (see p85).
fighting for their nation, there are poignant
monuments, set in tranquil parks, where
visitors can reflect in peace.

Georgetown

The White
Lincoln Memorial House and
This emotive and inspirational Foggy Bottom
marble figure has often been the
focus of civil rights protests (see p87).

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Iwo Jima Statue (US
Marine Corps Memorial)
This iconic memorial depicts US Marines
capturing the Japanese island of Iwo
Jima at the end of World War II (see p136).

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Visitors to this dramatic memorial are
confronted by a sobering list of names
on the sloping granite walls (see p85).

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