Memorial

purpose of the museum” (Source E). The size of a memorial is only as important as the location; the construction of the National Holocaust Memorial Museum here in Washington, D.C. brought about the great dispute between Jewish and non-Jewish communities (Source E). The dispute was later settled with the idea that…

Monuments and memorials have been significant in honoring historical events and people for many years. While monuments bring people together to celebrate and honor historical moments,,some monuments pay homage to sacrifice. When creating and planning for the building of a monument, a group or agency should have proper funding and a desirable location before memorializing an event or person. Proper funding is a key factor to consider when creating a monument. Without proper funding, a monument…

When people think of a monument, they automatically think of the location. If the location is somewhere "... with no historical significance." (Source A) why is even there? " The site of the Lincoln memorial, for instance, did not even exist in Lincoln's life time." (Source A) The whole point of a memorial is to remember something that happened there that affiliated with whatever the monument is representing. The location really does matter. If the location is bad then people are taking away…

For instance, if a memorial is being built to pay homage to those who fought and sacrificed their lives in a war, the shrine would most likely be a wall or two of every individual's name involved in the war. Having only the names on the monument will allow everyone to respond and remember in their own way whether it be through a vivid picture or a slight memory of that person (Lin). But if a memorial is not paying any homage to those who have sacrificed, then…

In addition to historical events, Jansen also includes monuments to historically significant ideas. Of the Cunningham Park monuments, only The Miracle of the Human Spirit monument fits this category. Celebrating the determination, compassion, and strength of the Joplin citizens, this monument resembles the wristbands worn by citizens and volunteers during the first few months of recovery. City officials and locals repeatedly highlight the vital role these attitudes and values played in the…

Monuments are an effective tool in solidifying a person or event in the memory of a nation. Monuments are most effective when they are well designed and memorable. Some of the factors that should be considered when memorializing an event or a person in the creation of a monument include the location of the monument, and the cost of building and upkeep of the monument. Location is one of the most important factors to consider when creating a monument. If the location of the monument isn't…

What are the values and purposes of a memorial? The values and purposes of a memorial is to give people a place where they can go and show respect to deceased loved ones, traumatic events, and honorable people that have died. Memorials help us remember those loved ones and events that have occurred. Memorials are an important monument to help people with grieving and to say their final goodbyes. According to psychologists, memorials help survivors come out of the emotional shock they possess…

the memorial, I would be able to talk with them and gain some useful information. However, within a week, I was informed of the official memorial policy, which stated that staff members, be they tour guides, janitors, or guards, could not talk to the “Press.” All interviews would have to be arranged through the personal relations coordinator of either the memorial or the tribute center. Even though I had no relations with any formal media outlets, I was…

figuratively and literally failing monuments and depictions throughout society, time and history alike. "The monumental core of washington serves much like a pilgrimage site" (Savage Kirk; Washington D.C, The national mall, and transformation of memorial landscape. Berkely 2009. Source A) Aptly explains one comprehension of the nature a monument serves. A "Pure representation" (Source A) holding no actual relic or meaning beyond performing the task of a anti-eternal,…

attention and controversy. It would serve no justice to the families of the victims who couldn’t even obtain a proper memorial for those who lost their lives in the Holocaust, why even construct it if it strays away from its true purpose? The material plays a key role especially when trying to evoke certain feelings from viewers, When Maya Lin laid out plans to create the Vietnam Veterans Memorial she wanted to commemorate the sacrifices of every individual by engraving their names onto a wall…