The document summarizes several American memorials dedicated to those who fought and died in wars and conflicts throughout U.S. history, from the Civil War to more recent wars in the Middle East. It provides background information on memorials such as the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery. It also includes quotes honoring the sacrifices of soldiers and recognizing the cost of war.

1. Memorial Day

5. Jefferson Memorial

7. “… It has been a kind of destiny that has thrown me upon this Service.”

8. Solemnly looking At the water of our past Birth of our nation

9. The Civil War and Lincoln Memorial "...we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation shall have a new birth of freedom; and that this government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." -- November 19, 1863 - Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

10. Civil War Letter, Winchester, Virginia July 16, 1861 James J. White to James Brooks

11. Facts -Civil War was between the North and the South -Bloodiest conflict in American History -The Lincoln Memorial was completed in May 1922

13. Mexican-American War

15. Many lives were lost For such small pieces of land Too much blood was shed.

16. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier “ Here Rests In Honored Glory An American Soldier Known But To God.” (written on tomb)

17. The changing of the guard Guards are changed every thirty minutes during the day, every hour during, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. The Guard walks 21 steps in front of the tomb, waits 21 seconds, then repeats again.

20. The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

22. " Our Debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." -President Harry S. Truman

24. The Raising of the Flag in Iwo Jima The Battle of Iwo Jima

25. Letters “ Junie, this happiness is right unbearable! Tell him that he has the proudest, happiest and luckiest Pop in the whole world.”- George Rarey “ Please don't let my going change your life too much. I know that I'm the only son. Remember that I did try to make a success of myself and make you two feel proud of me.” - George Hynes “ War is like something you cannot imagine. I had no idea what it was about and still don't.”- Erwin Blonder Erwin Blonder George Hynes George Rarey

27. Map of Pacific showing Iwo Jima in relation to Japan Iwo Jima Monument “ Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue” -Admiral Chester Nimitz

28. The Korean War Memorial

32. “ I came today to find your name. To remember.”

36. The Women’s Vietnam Memorial

37. Quotes from people who came to the memorial "I couldn't afford to come here, but I just had to,'' said Sue Rowe, of Phoenix, Arizona who in 1969 and 1970 served at Pleiku in the 71st Army Evacuation Hospital. "I'm determined to cure myself today, to meet these women again, to come full circle and bring things to a close.'' "I felt the women's monument should be closer to the Wall,'' said Davis, 45, "because these women were the last people those guys saw or talked to before they died.''

38. What We Need to Remember . . . "Women are warriors the same as men are warriors, and what this country owes them, if 'owe' is the word, is the same as we give any warrior. And that every time we sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" ... and we really get off on ' the rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag is still there ' - that there are soldiers, both men and women, that have given that assurance, and you 'owe' for that assurance. And if you don't want to pay it, don't sing the song." ~ Liz Allen, RVN, 67-68

39. Women volunteers Courageously gave their lives Aiding our nation

40. Three Servicemen Memorial Dedicated to the spirit of compromise and reconciliation

43. Have to say goodbye Going away forever Never coming home

44. Wars in the Middle East

47. LETTERS

48. The War in the East A controversy, indeed Let’s pray peace will reign

52. Gettysburg Address

54. Remember