A Project by HIST 1000 Students at the University of New Haven
 
Month: <span>May 2024</span>

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington D.C.

Background The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington D.C. stands as a reminder of the enduring legacy of one of America’s most influential presidents. Spanning 7.5 acres along the picturesque Tidal Basin, this monument is in remembrance to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, whose leadership …

King Leopold II Monument – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Statues do not always just exist for the commemoration of someone or something great. There can often be different meanings and purposes to the erection of certain monuments, some of which play a significant role in the way society remembers certain figures and events. In some cases, including the case …