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March 17, 2008
Remembrance and Memorials in Washington D.C.

Remembrance and Memorials in Washington D.C.
By: Vickie Dodson

Washington D.C. is a city of law-making and negotiating, but it is also a city of remembrance and honor. There are several memorials and monuments located in the city. All of these memorials honor and remember an individual, a group, or the country as a whole for their acts of service. In total, eight memorials and monuments make up the historic park.

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