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10 Monuments That Changed America

10 Monuments That Changed America

Whether we erect monuments to to remember, to pay tribute, or to draw attention to a cause, what we chose to memorialize speaks volumes about how we see ourselves, our history, and our relationships to one another.

Explore the Ten Monuments That Changed America and learn what drove the creators of these monuments, how they did accomplished these often incredible feats, and what their symbols have come to mean to subsequent generations. Their stories are often as telling as the people and events they call upon us to celebrate.