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The World War II Memorial - A Grateful Nation Remembers (Hardcover, New)
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The World War II Memorial - A Grateful Nation Remembers (Hardcover, New)
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Assuming its rightful place of honor on the National Mall between
the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, the World War II
Memorial is an eloquent and moving tribute to "The Greatest
Generation." Sixteen million Americans served in the armed
forces--more than 400,000 gave their lives--and millions supported
the war effort from home, all in the name of protecting that which
we, as Americans, hold most dear: freedom.
"The World War II Memorial," published in conjunction with the
dedication of this long-overdue memorial, commemorates the everyday
Americans who in countless ways rose up to defeat one of history's
gravest threats to freedom. Veterans--including George H.W. Bush,
Sen. Daniel Inouye, former senators Bob Dole and George McGovern,
Yogi Berra, and many, many others--contribute their own personal
stories while leading historians look at the military campaigns of
the war. The memorial's architect and its sculptor provide insights
into how it symbolizes the fortitude and perseverance of a
generation, and the exclusive photographs present the memorial
through all stages of construction. Fittingly, this historic
tribute falls in the 60th anniversary year of D-Day, a time when
our nation once again reflects on its greatest sacrifice and
greatest victory in the name of freedom.
General
Imprint: |
Smithsonian Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2004 |
First published: |
May 2004 |
Editors: |
Douglas Brinkley
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Foreword by: |
John Eisenhower
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Dimensions: |
281 x 236 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
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Pages: |
288 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-58834-210-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
1-58834-210-7 |
Barcode: |
9781588342102 |
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