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Books in Great American Memorials series

  • Remembering Korea: Korean War

    Brent Ashabranner

    Library Binding (21st Century, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Middle readers are given an in-depth tour of this national monument through profiles of important figures, an examination of its planning and creation, and an overview of the history of the war that claimed 35,000 American lives.
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  • Badge Of Valor: Natl. Law Enf.

    Brent Ashabranner

    Library Binding (21st Century, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Describes the planning and creation of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and profiles some of those police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
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  • Washington Monument,The

    Brent Ashabranner

    Library Binding (21st Century, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Chronicles the history of the monument that honors our first president, discussing its design, financing, long period of construction, controversies, completion, dedication, and symbolism.
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  • Date With Destiny, A: Memorial

    Brent Ashabranner

    Library Binding (21st Century, March 1, 2000)
    Offers a look at the many roles women in the military played throughout the years and provides detailed information about the Memorial dedicated to these individuals, such as its address, hours of operation, description, and more.
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  • No Better Hope:What The Lincol

    Brent Ashabranner

    Library Binding (21st Century, April 1, 2001)
    Describes the history, planning, and creation of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C., profiling the important people involved as well as discussing Lincoln's place in American history and the important celebrations that have taken place at the Memorial.
  • Their Names To Live By

    Brent Ashabranner

    Library Binding (21st Century, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Describes the planning and creation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and how it came to be a symbol for the dead of all American wars.
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