memorials

"Learn all about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, from how it was created to what it is like to visit"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs introduces young readers to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Looks at Mount Rushmore and how it is a symbol that represents the United States.

Chronicles the seventeen-year fight for a World War II memorial in Washington D.C., discussing why there was so much controvery surrounding the creation of a memorial, why many Congressmen opposed it, how it was finally approved, what the final design was, and other related topics.

Traces the long and controversial history of the Lincoln Memorial, discussing how its creation sparked question and political debate about race, the legacy of the Civil War, and lingering sectional animosities.

Describes the planning, development, and construction of the National September 11 Memorial in Manhattan, New York, featuring photographs, providing a detailed history of the World Trade Center and an account of September 11, 2001, and including a comprehensive list of the names of the victims of 9/11 and the location of each name on the memorial.

Examines the history of Dachau, Germany, from 1890 to 2000, discussing the uses of its most infamous landmark--the concentration camp--after World War II, which included years as a prison and a residential neighborhood before it was turned into a memorial site and museum.