Dedicated to all airmen who wore the uniform of the Armed Forces of the United States in time of conflict, the Steve Canyon Statue is othe most notable attraction in Idaho Spring, Colorado. The piece depicts the fictional character of Canyon, who represents an ideal that the city came to embrace in multiple ways. However, […]
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The Navajo Code Talkers Tribute Provides an Identity for Phoenix Plaza
Representing the spirit of the Navajo Code Talkers, the Navajo Code Talker Tribute is a large statue that defines a commercial office complex in Phoenix, Arizona. The monument honors legendary figures in military and cryptography history in a way that has become an attraction for the area and created a powerful identity for the Phoenix […]
The World War II Memorial Preserves Pieces of Arizona and United States History
As one of the most notable ships that took part in the Attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona played an instrumental part in the United States becoming involved in World War II. Highlighting the many ways literal pieces of history can be celebrated, three different pieces of this battleship are on display at the […]
The World War II Memorial Allows Audiences to Experience the Service, Sacrifice, Unity and Victory of an Entire Generation
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 […]
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial Becomes a Monument that Connects People, History and Legacy
Depicting one of the most famous scenes of World War II, the United States Marine Corps War Memorial is dedicated to all Marines who gave their lives in defense of the United States of America. Located within the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington, Virginia, the monument is the main feature of a small complex […]
The Lend-Lease Monument Uniquely Celebrates a Piece of World War II History
The Lend-Lease Monument highlights the significance of the role Alaska played in the Lend-Lease program, which leant thousands of American-made planes to what is now Russia for use at the battlefront during World War II. Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, the monument celebrates the role that Fairbanks and Alaska had as a key exchange point for […]
Wentworth Veterans Memorial Transforms a Space and Connects a Community
With a goal to create an active structure that unites the center of Wentworth, New Hampshire, the Wentworth Veterans Memorial has been able to celebrate veterans from the area while also transforming a empty stretch of highway. What would otherwise be an anonymous be an empty space on the side of along Rt. 25 and […]