national monuments

Traces the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty from its conception by the French sculptor Bartholdi in the 1860's to the present day.

Tells the story of the Washington Monument, giving information on the nation's first president whom the monument honors and describing the process of designing and building the monument.

A description of the Vietnam Memorial, the memorial which commemorates the American dead from the Vietnamese Conflict and which is the most visited monument in the nation's capital.

Introduces the national memorials and monuments that have become American symbols.

Describes the Statue of Liberty and provides a history of how this famous statue was brought to New York Harbor as a gift from France to welcome immigrants and to stand as a symbol of freedom in America.

Explores the history of America's symbol and the meaning of Liberty itself. Featuring rare archival photographs, paintings and drawings, readings from actual diaries, newpapers of the day, also interviews with Governor Cuomo, Congresswoman Jordon, and writers Kosinski and Baldwin.

Features a collection of games and activities designed to introduce students to the unique features of America's national parks and monuments.

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