national monuments

Describes the creation of the huge statue given by France to the United States and its erection in New York Harbor as a symbol of liberty.

A simple introduction to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, including its history, designer, construction, location, and importance as a symbol of the United States.

Discusses the history of the Statue of Liberty, its designer, its construction, its location, and its importance as a symbol of the United States.

A simple introduction to the Lincoln Memorial, including its history, designer, construction, location, and importance as a symbol of the United States.

Introduces the history and symbolism of the famous New York City landmark, the Statue of Liberty.

Provides information about Mount Rushmore, explaining where it is and how it was made, introducing the man who designed the monument, and discussing what Mount Rushmore means to the American people.

Details how and why Mount Rushmore was built and why Presidents Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Roosevelt were chosen to be immortalized.

Discusses the Roman Colosseum including why it was built, who built it, how it was constructed, how it has been used, its closure and deterioration, and its repair and restoration.

Tells the story behind the construction of the Statue of Liberty, discussing where the idea of the statue originated, its voyage to the United States from France, and its significance to the American people.

Traces the history of the Statue of Liberty from its conception to its centennial with emphasis on the statue's restoration, its significance through the years, and the plans for the 1986 centennial celebration.