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    the issue further, arguing that all Confederate Civil War memorials should be removed. I disagree; the Confederate monuments hold too great a historical value to simply dispose of them like last night’s dinner. The monuments and memorials under fire all possess similar traits that causes social and racial tension. By first identifying these traits we can then make the necessary adjustments to remedy the issue. Again, Confederate war memorials possess a valuable glimpse into the past and are worth preserving

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    sentimental value. As stated in Source A, “Why make a pilgrimage to a site with no historical significance to read a text that was already everywhere?”(Savage, Kirk) What Kirk Savage means when stating this is that it would be fatuous to place a memorial in an area with no significance to that event and or the person which the monument is symbolizing. For example Source E encounters many Heaven Flores Dr. Koljian Period 2 AP English September 21, 2017 controversies locating a Holocaust museum

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    Monuments take a lot of planning to be done. An agency or group should consider these factors for memorializing an event or person and creating a memorial to the past. Its size, location, materials, and what it represents in the town’s history or history at all, how it makes people feel , and is it good or bad part of our history . All those factors should be taken in perspective in the decision. Monuments should show history of the place it was built. “But Savannah is rich in history

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    The removal of the Confederate soldier monuments and memorials, such as the Robert E. Lee statue, and the Confederate Soldiers Monument in Tampa, Florida are sparking massive debates across the nation. Southern communities such as Virginia and South Carolina are being pressured by citizens into removing the Confederate monuments in the town square, claiming that the monuments are a brutal reminder of America’s history of slavery. Despite the monuments’ representation of American history, this is

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    there are people who achieve such great achievement, that when they die, there is a monument of some type that might be built for them. This doesn’t have to be just when a person of great ability to do something dies, but people might also have memorials when there is an extreme sacrifice that was made. This might be because of hard times that were going on, and the people who make the monument have to determine the size they want it and what materials they are going to use, etc. There are many different

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    Everyone can learn from the world’s history, but we don’t always remember its history. This is where monuments come in handy. Monuments are made in remembrance of an event that people feel strongly about. Monuments are not just randomly thrown together, or at least shouldn’t be. When making a monument there are a few things that cannot be overlooked or discarded, like the fact’s that people can and will become attached to some monuments, and that the history behind where the monument is built and

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    Memorialization As an American, who happens to be half Mexican, memorials are seen differently by many different people; their lust for recognition, or their respect to either a nation’s greatness; or to the protectors of that nation, are a couple central values. However, when creating monuments to memorialize either party, designers must consider many aspects. Such as: what is the purpose of the monument? What does it symbolise and mean? What are the costs, money wise, but also physically? What

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    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. First of all, the agency should consider the monument correctly place on what

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    If your loved one has recently passed away, and you've chosen to remember them with a laser-etched monument, you'll want to keep it looking beautiful. With proper care, the monument you purchase will serve as a lasting memorial to your loved one. One of the benefits of laser etching is that the work will last for years to come. However, it will require some maintenance to ensure lasting beauty. Here are four simple steps you can follow that will help you protect and preserve your loved ones monument

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    Memorialization through A Survivors Experience & Through an Observers Eyes Memorials are one way to commemorate a significant event or person. It is a way for us to reflect on the past, whether it be positively or a warning. In a way we can see them as a tombstone for events or people that had a huge impact on the country or city it is located in. Memorials can be extremely powerful and provoke great emotion, and others simply serve a basic purpose of simply educating. Europe is known for their

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