national monuments

A history of the Statue of Liberty with an emphasis on the basic architecture, engineering, and mechanical procedures of construction.

Discusses our Statue of Liberty's conception, creation, and history.

Discusses the history of the Washington Monument, its designer, the construction of the monument, its location, and its importance to the people of the United States.

Photographs and illustrations describe the memorial built in Washington DC, during the 1980s as a tribute to those who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.

Provides background information on the Vietnam War and on the memorial that was built to honor those who died during this conflict.

Describes how this patriotic shrine and tourist attraction was conceived, designed, and created by the dedicated artist Gutzon Borglum.

Describes the conception and building of the giant statue known as Miss Liberty, its erection on Bedloe's Island, and the efforts in this century to modernize and renovate the monument.

An account of the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the historical background behind this monument.

Discusses the history, creators, and symbolism of our national monuments, both constructed and natural.

Discusses all the planning and efforts that went into the construction of one of the most famous symbols of the United States, the Statue of Liberty.