Dedicated to the President of the United States during World War II, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington D.C. allows audiences to see and experience the entire era he represents. Using elements of stone, water, and distinctive landscaping, the memorial defines the space in a way that takes visitors through the story of America […]
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.’s struggle for opportunity and fairness for all people. Located next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., it was designed to serve as a lasting tribute to Dr. King’s legacy that connects audiences with what it means to venerate concepts like freedom, equality, and […]
George Mason is recognized as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, even though he was one of only three delegates who refused to sign the Constitution because it did not abolish slavery. Because of this, he has been referred to as the “reluctant statesman,” which is further reflected in the subdued nature […]
Shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, the Washington Monument is the tallest structure in Washington, D.C. but has come to define the city and nation in ways that are far beyond physical. Created as a tribute to the leadership of George Washington, the incredible scale and scope of the landmark has changed the skyline of the […]
Built to honor United States President Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial has become one of the most notable monuments in America and an essential element of Washington D.C. Built at a monumentous scale and scope to be a literal temple to democracy, the landmark has come to serve as a commemoration of an individual as […]
Honoring the 16 million people who served as part of the United States Armed Forces during World War II, the World War II Memorial allows visitors to experience the service, sacrifice, unity, and victory associated with the conflict. Located on the National Mall in Washington D.C., the landmark uses stone, water, bronze, and words to […]
Commissioned to honor all members of the United States armed forces who served and died in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has been able to celebrate the legacy of the individual sacrifices made in the war. Located adjected to the National Mall in Washington D.C., the monument honors the courage, sacrifice and duty […]