Background On September 11th, 2001 an Islamic terrorist group called al-Qaeda targeted the World Trade Center in New York City, New York. It was a series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks. There were a total of four commercial planes that were hijacked by 19 terrorists. At 8:46 am Flight …
Just like many statues, this has its pros and cons. But sometimes the cons weight more than the pros do. So than the question comes to be, what should we do about it and if we should even do anything. Is it worth erasing what many like to call history …
By: Chris DeSimone Who is Columbus? Christopher Columbus was an Italian Sailor who wanted to sail across the Atlantic ocean to find a quicker route to India. The Italian government did not want to sponsor his journey so he went to Spain and the Spanish sponsored his trip. Launching from …
This monument was constructed to memorialize George Washington, the 1st U.S. President, Founding Father, co-creator of the Declaration of Independence, politician, and military leader among other things. He is viewed as one of the most prominent figures today in the United States because he is the one who set a …
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 …
The Civil War and The Confederacy The American Civil War, spanning from 1861 to 1865, was a pivotal moment in the nation’s history, marking a period of profound upheaval and transformation. At its core, the Civil War was a conflict driven by the issue of slavery and the moral, economic, …
Introduction I decided to research and analyze the Abraham Lincoln statue in Portland, Oregon. The statue was built in 1927, and remained for nearly a century before being toppled over by protestors on the night of October 11th, 2020, during the string of global vandalism and removal of statues in …
Theodore Roosevelt Background Theodore Roosevelt, who is often referred to as Teddy Roosevelt or simply Teddy, was a significant figure in American history. He was born on October 27, 1858, in the busy city of New York. Roosevelt’s legacy as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909 has left an enduring impact …
By: Peter Cafaro The US is a very proud country. We like to celebrate the glory that is our country with several holidays, and we all have some amount of patriotism but not nearly as much as we did in the past. Back then, everyone was gung-ho about patriotism, and …
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 …
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