Intensifying Persuasion: The WWII Memorials

Throughout the article the journalist begins by using allusions referencing to historical events that occurred during World War II and continues to use this throughout the text. In the text the critic is addressing the public of a “war” being honored, “... sculpture honoring the advertising executives who lost their families… most bitter advertising war in U.S history...,” (paragraph 2) but it’s an allusion to the memorials used to honor those fallen in the war. The sculptures are made to honor but it is a form of mockery to the veterans of World War II memorials in order to try to express the point of seeing the importance of knowing that the war was something that affected everyone either directly or indirectly. The critic in the writing

The historical site of the Western front that house the trenches and memorials attributing to the battles fought between the two opposing forces in WWI, is significant in aiding our understanding of the past. The memorials of some of the battles that happened on the Western front such as the Gallipoli battle, the Battle of Somme at Beaumont Hamel and the Battle at Vimy ridge, establishes a sense of national identity for the countries that fought, along with expressing their achievements, sacrifice and history for the modern generations to contemplate on.

During the commemoration, a large wreath arranged with red, white and blue flowers was placed at the base of the memorial’s Pacific Arch. A bugler from the U.S. Marine Band sounded taps as some in attendance stood in salute. The chairman of the Friends of the National World War II Memorial described the occasion as not only solemn but also joyous and which succeeding generations should be introduced to so as to honor the sacrifices. Kepler and her elder sister on the other hand were happy and grateful for getting an opportunity to honor their father and give him the recognition he deserved. Kepler made copies of the diary to give her sisters and will be donating the original to the Naval Heritage Center in Washington (Paulina). The article relates to the World War II which took

A monument is an solid, carved in statue that is an representation of a person or event that has made an remarkable time in the past. However, there are many different ways to remember a person or event. Memorializing an person or event is a great way to preserve history; because everyone agrees to enormous expensive statue is more entertaining than reading a boring textbook about the person or event. As a matter of fact, every person in American can not remember every person or event in history because there isn’t enough time and space for that. Therefore, a group or agency should consider the three main factors, size, location, and materials when planning or creating an memorial monument of an important person or event.

As you travel and visit a tourist location such as Washington D.C. , you see monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial or the Washington Memorial. If you ever wonder the purpose of that monument could be or making and placing history as a view for everyone could see. A memorial can consider, though region, material, how large, and the significance of the stone can mean honor achievement for those who sacrificed the wars.

I did not get to see this monument due to staying back, but a very great friend of mine did and described his moving experience that made it felt like I’ve been there before. When Jacob’s travel group went to see this memorial it was night time which made it look interesting in how it stood. Jacob was moved by how Dr. King’s memorial was depicted being that he was the hope for our nation to be a whole and equal again. Jacob also noticed how King’s memorial was facing Thomas Jefferson’s memorial. Jacob like how represented being both Americans who wanted to do rights for others. This moves me because these Americans really wanted to make the citizens and America be the best they can be and express their views freely. As an American citizen,

Memorials have been the displays that represent the past. Many people from when the memorial was built, can go and learn a lot just from where it was placed. Lasting from the years of 1861 to 1865, the great American Civil War was a war that changed United States history. With American’s fighting against themselves, it was a battle in which over six hundred twenty-two thousand lives were lost. With memorials set almost everywhere in the United States, Gettysburg National Military Park has over one thousand four hundred monuments alone!

Whenever you hear national holiday you may think of it as a day off but it is so much more, a national holiday is a day where we honor and remember someone who has done something truly amazing to our nation, in a good way. For instance you have Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day, which celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., He helped end discrimination in our nation. Or you have Presidents day which celebrates all of our presidents who have shaped our nation as we know it. So I am going to be writing about a group of people called the Monument Men of World War 2. They risked their lives to preserve art and educational materials. The reason why I mention them is because I think they should have their own national holiday because, they saved

Perhaps there are those who wonder why we erect Veteran’s memorials; yet, everyone is aware of our forgetful nature. Although, memory is an amazing attribute, it requires intention and effort; therefore, we erect memorials to honor and remember our heroes and announce them to generations, yet to come.

The National World War II Memorial was created when President Clinton enabled the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a World War II Memorial. Leo A. Daly was in charge of the entire building process. He was also responsible for many other projects for the U.S government. The monument was designed by Friedrich St. Florian. He was chosen to design it from over four hundred entries in the national competition. Raymond J. Kaskey, a sculpture who’s an architect, constructed all of the sculpture in and for the memorial. James A. Van Sweden, a landscaper, was in charge of all the landscape for the memorial. Nicholas Benson was the stone carver and letterer for the entire project. There were

Many have their own views from their own experiences on the matter of the confederate statutes being taken down, the main argument among them being the meanings behind these memorials. The most vocal and main argument is that the confederate statues were put up originally as monuments so they should be taken down due to their disagreeable intent. The other main argument, but less popular one, is that they should stay up because they are honoring American “heroes”. However, a more reasonable side argues that, although, they were made as monuments they became memorials and we should preserve them in a way that’ll keep both sides happy and preserve the history behind them. This is the contextualized view, as discussed in Gary Shapiro’s “The Meaning

t is a monument in dedication to the services of a unknown soldier and to the common memories of all soldiers killed in any war.

This memorial has every single name of a fallen soldier that fought in the Vietnam War. The design is perfect because it is different from all the other memorials in D.C. Every other memorial recognizes the great accomplishments of their war. The soldiers in those memorials are rising in triumph on top of black pedestals (Source E). Instead, this memorial honors the dead instead of the living. The goal of Maya Lin for choosing this design is for everyone

"We Can Do It!' is familiar slogan on a World War II poster featuring Rosie the Riverter. Today, her image serves as both a cultural icon for gender equality. During World War II, Rosie's image represented the spirit of the American women working in factories and shipyards while American men enlisted in service. Like all propaganda posters, her image served a clear patriotic purpose. World War II propaganda posters effectively employed techniques that strengthened patriotism while promoting support of the war effort by emphasizing a strong work ethic.

The exhibit contained upwards of 20 photographs and at least 60 paintings. One of the most agreeable things about the works of art that I witnessed is that collectively, they assisted in recounting the sentiment that gripped the country during the war that threatened to sunder it. One could almost feel the initial enthusiasm as the war broke out, that was swiftly prolonged by numerous clashes over a period of years. There were works that alluded to an impending war, ones that depicted that war, and numerous ones that hinted at a hoped for ending in which the mightiness of the country would someday be restored.