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for most of Human history a War Memorial was erected to commemorate great victories, like the Arc de Triomphe or Nelsons Column. Later is became common for regiments to erect monuments and list the names of the fallen in battle. A Cenotaph is a monument or tomb not containing the body of the life it commemorates and is of ancient Green origin. In modern times they have become one and the same thing
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What is the difference between the two terms War for independence and the American Revolution?
No real difference. The American Revolution was fought as a war for independence. Either works.
Where is the narrator in Komunyakaa's Facing It?
At the Vietnam War Memorial
What is the National Mall?
The National Mall is a national park in Washington D.C. with wide-open area for people to walk through and enjoy nature and just relax, even though it has "Mall" doesn't mean its a shopping center.
What are some major difference between a federal system and a confederation?
to print money to declare war sign treaties
What memorial in Washingto DC honors war veterans?
"Monument to living veterans" honors living veterans, several others such as "Korean war monument, viet nam war monument, and WWII monument" are more specific, however don't have the name "veteran" in their title. I got a test and the right answer is actually "Vietnam Veterans Memorial" I swear this is right!! -someone else then the person above
What does a cenotaph mean on remembrance day?
it is a memorial there to commemorate the victims of the first world war
What is the place where all the old war people go to remember the people who died in World War 2 called?
A Cenotaph is a war memorial. The Cenotaph is in Whitehall, London. It is but one of many which have the names of the dead written on them.
Is the cenotaph in London is the biggest war memorial in England?
The largest war memorial in England is the Chapel at Charterhouse School, Godalming, designed by architect Gilbert Scott and consecrated in 1927.
Who did Prince William salute?
He saluted the Cenotaph, a memorial to war dead. Traditionally all uniformed members of the armed service will salute it to honour the dead.
Who is a whitehall's cenotaph?
The Cenotaph in Whitehall is a war memorial in London, UK, dedicated to all British and Commonwealth military personnel who died in the two world wars and subsequent conflicts. It serves as a place of remembrance and commemoration for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. The Cenotaph is the focus of national ceremonies and events on occasions like Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.
When did Britain leave World War 1?
The guns fell silent at 11am on the 11th November 1918. Britain comemorates this day every year with a ceremony at every village and town war memorial and at the National Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.
What war memorial is located near the Lincoln memorial?
Two are quite close to the Lincoln Memorial: Vietnam War and Korean War. The World War Two Memorial is about half way between Lincoln and Washington Monument.
What two memorials are found closets to the Lincoln Memorial?
Korean War Veterans Memorial and Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
Where is war memorial?
There is a war memorial in every state
Which war originally gave rise to Memorial Day?
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, began during the Civil War as a moment to recognize family who had passed away as a result of the war.
What is the difference between war and world war?
world war is war between more then 2 countrys and war is between only 2
Who built the war memorial?
Which war memorial? There are thousands of them around the world.
