Thinking Historically about Monuments and Memorials

A Project by HIST 1000 Students at the University of New Haven
 
Thinking Historically about Monuments and Memorials

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 …

Ryan Azarieh’s Case Study on the Korean War Memorial

Historical Monument Case Study on The Korean War Memorial  The Korean War Memorial is a tremendously underlooked memorial and war that is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It commemorates the courageous sacrifices and experiences of American military personnel during the Korean War which ran from 1950-1953. The …

The Albert Pike Memorial’s Complicated History in Washington, D.C.

On June 19th, 2020, the Albert Pike Memorial located in Washington, D.C., was toppled and burned by protestors in front of the Metropolitan Police Department headquarters as a response to the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25th, 2020. What is the Context of the Monument? The Albert …