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This book is part of an important new series designed to bring America's historic monuments to life for your students. Topics were chosen not only for their historical importance, but also to honor the people of many cultures who have built and helped to preserve this nation. Included in this series are contributions made by Mexican Americans, Native Americans, African Americans and Americans of A... More

This book is part of an important new series designed to bring America's historic monuments to life for your students. Topics were chosen not only for their historical importance, but also to honor the people of many cultures who have built and helped to preserve this nation. Included in this series are contributions made by Mexican Americans, Native Americans, African Americans and Americans of Asian and European descent.

Forty-eight years passed between the end of World War II and the authorization by Congress to construct a memorial. Situated on the Mall in Washington, D.C., the 56-pillared memorial commemorates the states and territories of the U.S. at the time of the war. Two 43-foot arches at the north and south entries contain four American eagles holding a victory laurel. A Rainbow Pool, 24 bas-relief panels and a Freedom Wall complete the structure.

Through original source materials, excerpts from contemporary documents, time lines and activities, students' investigations will relate past history to present day and reinforce key terms and concepts, produce context and develop understanding and appreciation. Multiple intelligence activities, internet research ideas and an answer key complete this vital resource.

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