American Monuments
The purpose of a monument is to remind, inform, and inspire the viewer. The United States is fortunate to have some of the most beautiful and dramatic monuments in the world. This reading set takes the reader on a armchair tour of some of the most iconic American monuments.
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(6) Passages included in this Reading Set:
Primary Source: The Lincoln Memorial
One of the most popular monuments in the US, the Lin...
Carving Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is an iconic US landmark in South Dakota. It features the sculptures of four US Presidents: George Washington, T...
Primary Source: The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1...
The New Colossus
Written by Emma Lazurus in 1883, this poem appears o...
Primary Source: Washington Monument Is Almost Finished
The Washington Monument is an iconic memorial on the...
Going to the Big City
A young boy experiences some of the sights and sound...