A Celebration of US Monuments
by Stranero Turisto
http://www.acoolusa.com
America celebrates its rich history by erecting monuments to
commemorate the occasion. The Jefferson Memorial is on of
the most elegant monuments in America. Freedom is
symbolized by the Lincoln Memorial. The Liberty Bell
proclaims freedom and liberty throughout all the land.
A visit to the Arizona Memorial is a solemn and sobering
experience, even for those who were not alive when the
attack occurred and 1177 men lost their lives on December 7,
1941. A visit to Pearl Harbor reminds us how World War II
began for the United States when, on that ill-fated Sunday
morning, the Japanese attacked the US Pacific Fleet in Pearl
Harbor and the other Hawaiian military bases.
A visit to New York would not be complete without touring
the Statue of Liberty. The monument stands 151 feet tall
and symbolizes freedom and democracy throughout the world.
It's formal name is Liberty Enlightening the World. A gift
from the people of France, the Statue of Liberty depicts a
woman breaking the chains of tyranny which lie at hear feet.
Her right hand holds high a burning torch symbolizing
liberty. In her left hand, she holds a tablet inscribed
with the date July 4, 1776, the day the United States
declared its independence from England.
Not far from the Statue of Liberty is New York Harbor where
Ellis Island located. Ellis Island once served as an
immigration station and temporary shelter for people
immigrating to the US. The main building is a museum
dedicated to the history of Ellis Island Immigration
Station.
Arlington National Cemetery contains veterans from all the
nation's wars, from the American Revolution through the
Persian Gulf War, as well as presidents, chief justices, and
astronauts. Some of the more popular sites in Arlington
National Cemetery include the Tomb of the Unknowns and the
grave of former President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
The Jefferson Memorial honors Thomas Jefferson, author of
the Declaration of Independence, first Secretary of State,
and third President of the United States. The structure of
the building is based on the classic style of architecture
Jefferson introduced into this country. In the center of the
memorial is a standing statue of Jefferson. On the inside
walls are four inscriptions based upon Jefferson's writings.
They describe his beliefs in freedom, education of all
people, and the need for change in the laws and institutions
of a democracy.
The Washington Monument towers over everything in
Washington, DC and is one of the tallest masonry structures
in the world. Fifty flags surround the base of the
Washington Monument and symbolize the 50 states of the
Union.
Located between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln
Memorial lies the Reflecting Pool. This 2000x160 foot pool
contains 7 million gallons of water. The design of the pool
minimizes wind ripples and sharpens the watery image of the
monument.
The Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th
President of the United States. The theme of the building
represents the Union. The chamber inside the memorial
contains a statue of Lincoln seated, facing the Washington
Monument and the Capitol.
The Tomb of the Unknowns stands on top of a hill facing east
toward Washington, DC. It was constructed to mark the grave
of an unidentified American soldier from World War I.
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