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    Monuments recognize people that helped in events that contribute to how the United States is today. Though they take a lot of time and effort, it is worth the recognition. Agencies should consider in memorializing an event or person by creating a monument because they are used to honor great achievement or pay respect to a deep sacrifice. Monuments of people may be unnatural landmarks but they honor great achievements made in the U.S. Some problems that people may face when it comes to…

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    Monuments are a way to capture an understanding of an iconic person or event in history and cast it in marble, granite, and bronze, so when erecting memorials, people should research the subject intensively, as well as, gauging the feelings of the citizens so that the ideas it represents will not be disputable or controversial. Furthermore, the location, the medium, and the design are essential elements of a monument, as all aspects represent embedded meanings. To start, before erecting a…

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    American Hero Dbq

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    Monuments serve as archaic examples of mortal lifespan and progressing mentality and politics. As proven by the ever-changing form of political stature or correctness, and social mentality to various figures, messagage and controversy ever depicted in the ostentatious "aura" of 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…

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    Birchman Symbol in history Monuments are a symbol of an important event that occurred in history. Monuments that remain until today represent the success, struggle, and accomplishment that the monument influenced the surrounding people. Monuments have become an important act to the society that we live in, many people celebrate, honor, and tribute the monuments. They bring history alive to new generations and memories to those who experience them firsthand. Monuments create a bridge between…

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    Iwo Jima Memorial Essay

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    creating monuments and memorials around the world. Some symbolize a hero or heroic event and some symbolize a tragedy or the remembrance of someone or something. All are created in a unique way, where the design, the locations, and the structure all have a play in telling the story. The Marine Corps War Memorial, also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial is based upon the exemplary photo taken by Joe Rosenthal. He was at Iwo Jima when the American flag was raised on Mount. Suribachi. This monument…

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    action than most people believe. Memorials and events need to represent something and portray its background properly. When a group or agency memorializes an event or person and when they create a monument, they should include the factor of how other individuals will interpret what they make and if the monument can be able to send the onlooker the message of what the creation meant in the past and what it currently represents. On its own, a memorial might have no significant meaning…

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    Vietnam Memorial Essay

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    that have forever left an imprint on America and the rest of the world. Designing and having the task of dedicating a beautiful memorial to something needs to take in consideration of certain facts. When a designer is in the process of fabricating a monument to memorialize a person or historical event the creator needs to think of what historical event or person they want…

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    their name on a monument of greatness like the ones we see for nine eleven or the civil war monument? Monuments are made for people that have made other people rethink what a monument is made for.. Anybody and everybody can do anything they put their minds too even have a monument built for them so others can see there is still human beings out there that care about the wellbeing of our country. No only can you be on a monument but you can see others on a magnificent memorial. Monuments are…

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    Memorial Dbq

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    occurred. Consequently, massive monuments are often erected in the attempt to appease these desires, as well as to bring people together. Rather than achieving this goal, however, these monuments can ostracize certain populations with offensiveness or ignorance. As such, the factors that should be considered in memorializing an event or person are the significance of the event being honored and the impact of the piece on the people. Given the semi-permanence of monuments, it is imperative to…

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    Ww2 Memorial Thesis

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    lines for their county. The monument also pays tribute to the many veterans who have been wounded or have lost their families during the war. The memorial stands in one of the most important and historically significant locations in the US so that people will never forget those who lost their lives for what they believed in. The monument not only pays tribute…

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