Washington has gone to court to become a party to the salvage case involving the famous liner so it can stop any expedition it deems objectionable.
Tag: Monuments and Memorials (Structures)
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Does Harriet Tubman Sculptor’s Race Matter?
A white artist was invited to design a statue of Harriet Tubman. After complaints, the city held an open call for submissions.
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On Our National Mall, New Monuments Tell New Stories
In the shadow of the Washington Monument, six temporary installations tease out who and what should be commemorated, and how art can help us remember.
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Ukraine Replaces the Soviet Symbol on the Motherland Monument
The Motherland Monument — a 335-foot-tall stainless steel behemoth towering over Ukraine’s capital — was unveiled in 1981 and designed to assert Soviet invincibility.
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South Korea Unveils Truman Statue on Armistice Anniversary
Conservatives appreciate Truman’s decision to send U.S. troops to fight for their country in the Korean War.