national monuments

A description of the history and characteristics of the national monument known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, which was established after World War I to honor an unidentified soldier from each war.

Tells the stories behind nearly thirty places, objects, documents, holidays, and other symbols of importance to America, including Plymouth Rock, the Liberty Bell, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Memorial Day.

Tells the story of the Statue of Liberty in graphic novel format, covering its construction in France, the Franco-American Union's difficulties raising money for the pedestal, and the monument's unveiling in the U.S. in 1886.

Tells the story of the creation of the monument at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, discussing the origins of the idea to make the carving, looking at the work done by sculptor Gutzon Borglum, and considering the importance of Mt. Rushmore to the state.

Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents.

Describes the creation of the huge sculpture carved into Mt. Rushmore in the 1920s under the direction of Gutzon Borglum.

Presents information on the history of the Alamo, including the famous battle of 1836 that took place there, some of the men involved in that battle, and its significance in the struggle for Texas's independence from Mexico.

Discusses the construction, history, and current status of the New York monument to freedom that was originally called "Liberty Enlightening the World.".

A brief introduction to the construction of the huge sculpture carved into Mt. Rushmore, South Dakota, and to the four presidents represented there: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.

Discusses the construction, history, and current status of the Washington, D.C., monument to Abraham Lincoln and the freedom, equality, and justice he personified.