The home of our nation's first president lay almost perfectly preserved in Virginia. While many historical landmarks are left forgotten due to the modernization of the society, luckily Mount Vernon did not. Mount Vernon now works…
Why is Teddy Roosevelt face on Mt. Rushmore ? Well he did many things for our country that helped it thrive to what it is today. For example, The square deal. This was a conservation act that help protect natural resources. Als no humans could not build on that it is part of Mother Nature , he conserved 230 million Acres.…
According the National Historical registration form, the monument is an obelisk of North Carolina granite ornamented at the cap, is 35 feet six inches high and 3 feet 9 inches wide.…
Michael J. Lewis gave a lecture at Hillsdale college in Michigan in 2012 that was later adapted to the article “The Decline of American Monuments and Memorials.” This article was published by the college. The goal of article is to convince the audience that the recent generations of monuments and memorials are on a decline regarding their design and concept, and to inform readers the reason why the decline has occurred. Lewis has is PHD from the university of Pennsylvania. He is currently a professor at Williams College.…
“Ulysses S. Grant’s mausoleum is the largest tomb on the continent of North America.” (Aronson, p.78). Now formally known as General Grant National Memorial it is located in New York, NY. The architectural design on the tomb is very eye catching with many of Ulysses’ moments in history engraved on the rock itself or on mosaic glass panels. The panels show events like when he was a graduate of West Point , and the wars he served in which include the Mexican War, Civil War, Battle of Vicksburg and Chattanooga. One of the other panels show General…
Standing at the edge of the eminence of Catfish Creek,Julien Dubuque Monument is in the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. It was built in 1897. The place is historically significant and synonymous with the Indian-French fur trading culture and lead mining industry during the 18th century. This monument showcases Julien Dubuque—one of the first European men to settle in the area and trade with the native people. Aside from learning a some history about the monument, visitors can also enjoy the scenic view of the river while they have a picnic or take a short stroll along the trail. Surprisingly, the place itself is also a good opportunity for bird watching! Aside from that, the monument is neighboring excellent restaurants such as L.May Eatery,…
Science Inquiry—You will conduct online research related to a series of photographs, develop hypotheses, and communicate your findings in written form.…
When George Washington retired to Mount Vernon in 1796 after two terms of being president. He declined a third term he then moved to Mount Vernon with his family Martha and her kids. When he died he was put in a tomb at Mount Vernon. in 1960 it was designated a National land mark don't get it confused with Mount Rushmore. His tomb and Mount Rushmore were very different.…
Mount Rushmore may be a national wonder to many, however to the Native Americans, it's a disgrace to their culture. The monument is located on what was considered the holy land for most Native Americans. The Sioux knew the place as "Six Grandfathers”, but was changed to Mount Rushmore after a New York attorney named Rushmore asked what the mountain was called. The original vision of Mount Rushmore was to include four completely different faces; George Custer, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Chief Red Cloud. Instead, they carved four famous presidents' faces into the stolen mountain. The story of this mountain is a tragic one, considering that this was a holy land, protected by one of the US's "trusty" treaties. The mountain that's so wonderful…
The statue is in the middle of Washington Circle in Washington D.C. The statue cost 60,000 thousand…
The Vietnam War was a battleground for opposing ideologies, a proxy war, and a holdover from the Second World War and the prewar conflicts. This escalated tensions between opposing the 2 opposing ideologiesof the world Capitalism held by America and the western world and communism held by the Soviets and Chinese…
On Tuesday, Rob Lowe, the American actor who earned his fame after appearing in such films - as The Outsiders (drama film), director Robert Boris' - Oxford Blues, and the romantic comedy-drama film - About Last Night, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.…
The Great Wall of China served its purpose as a great defensive wall. It was constructed over many dynasties; however, the main structure was built between 221 and 201 B.C. The wall was built to stop tribes from invading from the north. It was cleverly built with simple materials. During the Qin dynasty it especially achieved its purpose by defending the Chinese people from the Mongols.…
The Great Wall of China ( pinyin: Wànlǐ Chángchéng;) is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built originally to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups such as the Xiongnu from the north and rebuilt and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century. Since the 5th century BC, several walls have been built that were referred to as the Great Wall. One of the most famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Little of that wall remains; the majority of the existing wall was built during the Ming Dynasty.…
The Great Wall of China is one of the world’s popular wonders in the ancient world that some people wish they can visit. The Great Wall is the longest monument known to mankind. The Great Wall wasn’t just there for show it has a really important job for the Chinese.…