national monuments

Traces the origins of the Statue of Liberty, its creators, the different symbols and their meanings, and what it stands for today.

Recounts how the Statue of Liberty was planned, built, dedicated, repaired over the years, and then restored in the 1980s.

Describes the history and creation of the Statue of Liberty and how it came to be a symbol of the United States.

Describes the history of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas and the deadly battle that was fought there.

The history of the Statue of Liberty including why it was built and what it means to many Americans.

Examines the history of the construction of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C, the building's current use, and what is being done to restore the building after damage from acid rain.

Presents a study of the Lincoln Memorial, and discusses where it is and when it was built, what the memorial stands for, its role in the Civil Rights movement, and other interesting facts.

Describes the planning and construction of the Washington Monument and discusses its significance as an American symbol.

Describes the events surrounding the decision to build a monument to President George Washington and the complicated process of funding and building this structure.

Tells the story of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, with background information about the causes and effects of the war in Vietnam, the development and creation of the Memorial, and the impact of the monument on veterans and others.