Washington Monument

When one thinks about famous monumental structures, the Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty, and Washington Monument may come to mind. The Angkor Wat, however, is one of the largest and best preserved monuments of the Angkor group that most do not think about. This monument was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II in Angkor, which is modern-day Cambodia.  This monument is the world’s largest religious structure and measures to be about 400 acres. It is built entirely of stone, which is rather

parents had plan a trip for the family to go visit the US Capitol, The Lincoln Memorial,and the Washington Monument and family that we have up there.For the 4 hour drive we finally got there and trust me I was very excited to be there. So our first stop was the Lincoln Memorial and I thought it was smaller than it looked in movies or pictures that I seen before.Next we went to the Washington Monument I think that was the only one i really wanted to see so i took so lots pictures and video to save

The symbols of this great nation are many. The Liberty Bell, Washington Monument, the Bald Eagle, the White House, and the document that is the foundation on which this country is built, the Constitution of the United States. These symbols are immediately recognized by the citizens of the United States and some internationally, however the one symbol that is universally recognized is the Stars and Stripes. It is the symbol of a free nation whose citizens are allowed to strive for the American

as a song, book, poem, naming a building after someone, or building a monument in their likeness to commemorate a special accomplishment or an important event. A monument in which careful consideration of its material, purpose, and size has been considered, can pay respect to extreme sacrifices and honor great achievement. When thinking about the memorialization of a person or event, it is important to consider the monuments’ location. Placing a statue in a beautiful area or a place where a significant

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. Wipe Bird Droppings Away Immediately Bird droppings

Monuments are used to memorialize and honor moments, individuals and events of the past. Some monuments do this better than other monuments. In creating a monument there are three essential factors a group or agency should consider to make the monument as effective as possible: location, design features, purpose and backstory. Why these factors? Location and design factors play a massive role in the reception the monument will receive, based on its environment, size and looks a monument will be

commemoration could either be a picture, a book, a special day, or a monument. Monuments are created to honor a famous person or a historic event. But before state/federal agencies or local communities start building a monument, there are some factors they should take into consideration. Including; the location, the cost, historical background, nature, and the significance of the monument, as well as the community’s perception about the monument. Controversy grew when non-Jewish and Jewish citizens heard

Historical Monuments In the history of the United States, there was a conflict because of controversy over slavery and states’ rights. This was the Civil War, when the southern states seceded from the United States because they believed they should keep slavery. The Civil War carried on from 1861 to 1865. In this time period, both sides had leaders that they looked up to such as the North having Ulysses S. Grant, and the South with Robert E. Lee. Usually with leaders people look up to they wish

they did, monuments have helped us to remember some of the great people in our country. Some of these people include George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King; people that have accomplished as much as they have deserve to be honored and should be given a monument in their name. There are several qualities that must be taken into consideration before a group puts up any sort of monument. Among these considerations are the accomplishments of the person whom the monument is being made

all monuments that had a lot of planning go into them. Monuments are built in order for people to remember and honor the past. Whether it be people or events, there are many factors a group must consider when creating a monument. Monuments are a physical form of a history book; they help re-create and remember past events and people. When memorializing an event of person, a group of people should consider cost, design, and text factors when creating a monument. The cost to build a monument is a