THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF MONUMENTS AND SITES (THE VENICE CHARTER 1964) IInd International Congress of Architects and Technicians of Historic Monuments‚ Venice‚ 1964. Adopted by ICOMOS in 1965. Imbued with a message from the past‚ the historic monuments of generations of people remain to the present day as living witnesses of their age-old traditions. People are becoming more and more conscious of the unity of human values and regard ancient monuments as a common heritage. The common responsibility
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What National Monument Means the Most to me? Winston Churchill‚ former British prime minister‚ once said‚ ¨Never in the field of human conflict‚ has so much‚ been owed by so many‚ to so few!¨ This quote is from a British Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World War 2. There are multiple reasons why I like the National World War 2 monument. The monument was finished building on April 29‚ 2004‚ which was 59 years after the end of World War 2. The 3 reasons why this monument is important to me
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History 4/12/13 Washington: Western States Report Washington became the 42nd state on November 11th‚ 1889. Washington was named after the famous president‚ George Washington. Gold was discovered in 1852 by agent Fort Colville. Mining became a big thing. In 1860‚ gold deposits were found in Orofino Creek and Clearwater River. A rush of prospectors was brought to Walla Walla. Between 1880 and 1890‚ the population quadrupled. Most settlers were from the mid-east or east‚ but Washington also gained
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Railroads impact on Washington The railroad had a positive impact on the geography‚ economy‚ and psychological thought of Washington. The railroad was built by separate companies that built in their area using a checkerboard pattern of land grants from the government. It was built to connect the east and west and have a quicker way of transportation across the nation. It was built in the later 1800’s and took several years to complete. Washington businesses grew‚ improving the economy. More people
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get a piece of‚ there is more work then thought. The railroads changed all of that worry and hard labor. On September 8th‚ 1883 the railroad came to Washington State making almost everything a lot easier. The railroads had a major influence on Washington’s development. The railroad affected the economic‚ geographic‚ and psychological aspects of Washington State. The railroads allowed a rapid increase in Washington’s economy by providing a quick and easy way of transporting goods to the rest of the
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Introduction George Washington lived sixty-seven years‚ from 1732 to 1799. During his last twenty-four years—more than a third of his life—he was the foremost man in America‚ the man on whom the fate of his country depended more than on any other man. And these were fateful years. From 1775 to 1783—the years of the American War of Independence—Washington was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army upon whose victory the thirteen colonies depended to secure their separate and equal station
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the impact of rail roads on the washington state Can you imagine living in a car for six months? If not then try to imagine how hard it would be to be living in a wagon thats always moving. Everyone having to pitch in by either collecting firewood‚ walking beside the wagon to make the load lighter for the horses‚ or taking care of seven or eight children‚ the exhuastion knocking you out every night. Then when you finally get to the land you travelled so far to get a piece of‚ there is more work
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George Washington Biography By Justin Mendoza George Washington was born on February 22‚ 1732‚ in Westmoreland Country‚ Virginia. George Washington could trace his family’s presence in North America to his great-grandfather‚ John Washington‚ who migrated from England to Virginia. Washington’s fathers name was Augustine and his mother was named Jane. They both died when he was younger. In 1748‚ when he was 16‚ George traveled with a surveying party plotting land in Virginia’s western territory
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George Washington George Washington‚ born on February 22‚ 1732 is referred to as the Father of our Country. He was born near Wakefield‚ Virginia. Military arts and Western Expansion were Washington’s biggest interests. George Washington displayed great leadership throughout his involvement in the foundation of the United States. He was a talented military commander. He fought in the the French and Indian War as well as leading the Continental Army to final victory at the Battle of Yorktown in
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George Washington George Washington was a man that will never be forgotten in the American history. Many American people see his face almost everyday without even knowing it. His face is on the One Dollar Bill and the quarter. George Washington’s name is just about everywhere‚ it’s in schools‚ towns‚ counties‚ states and even the capitol. He deserves this praise because he was a loyal man that helped form America. He was also very brave and intelligent and could stay under control in tough situations
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