December Monument

Monument Study for December

Officials with the American Battle Monuments Commission are out to raise $100 million toward construction of the World War II Memorial in Washington.
The proposed monument will sit east of the Reflecting Pool in Washington between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.
Keeping the scenic view open between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument was a requirement in designing the World War II Memorial. Officials with the American Battle Monuments Commission plan to break ground on the memorial in 2000.
The stone pillars and walls of the World War II Memorial, surrounding the ends of a 600-foot-wide plaza, will honor the millions who fought and those who supported the war effort. The American Battle Monuments Commission plans to begin construction on the $100 million project once it raises all costs.
If you have photos of historical monuments/gravestones that honor World War II veterans from your community and would like to publish them and their stories, contact us.
Gold Ball Close up of the proposed WWII Monument
Suggested Activities
Find a monument in your community.
Take a photo or draw it.
What does the monument commemorate?
Make a list of the names.
How old were the people?
When did they live?
Research this time period.
What might their lives have been like?
What war did they fight in?
Write a poem about the monument and the people it represents Think of someone who has influenced your life. Design a monument to celebrate their lives.
Suggested Web Links
To find more information on this topic try this web site:
Links to the Past - http://wrightmuseum.org/links.html