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20 american monuments
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- 2. The White House • It was constructed from 1792-1800. • It was built to house the many Presidents of the United States. • It still serves as a home to the President and is national sign of leadership.
- 3. Lincoln Memorial • It was built from 1912 - 1922. • It was built to honor Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. • It still stands today to remind America about him.
- 4. Grand Canyon • It was preserved as a U.S. National Monument on January 9, 1908. • It was preserved by President Roosevelt for his love of the area and the game there. • Today, it is a symbol of beauty and magnificence.
- 5. Half-Dome • It was made accessible in 1865. • The path up to the top was made so that people could challenge themselves by climbing it. • Today it is seen as a harsh, yet rewarding recreational challenge.
- 6. Old Faithful • Discovered by Washburn-Langford- Doane Expedition members on September 18, 1870. • It was preserved for it’s beauty and its “faithful” timing of water gusts. • It is major tourist attraction today, which might be why Yellowstone is the most popular U.S. National Park.
- 7. Rainbow Bridge • It was made public to America in 1909. • It became a National landmark after President Taft viewed it. • It is a beautiful sight in the eyes of both Americans and the Native Americans that once lived there.
- 8. Empire State Building • It was built from 1929-1931. • It was in a competition with the Chrysler Building and another to create the world’s tallest skyscraper. • Today, it reminds Americans of the power their country has in industry.
- 9. Mt. Saint Helens • Became a national monument in 1982. • It was made a national monument after the 1980 eruption. • It reminds people today of the tragic eruption in 1980.
- 10. Mount Rushmore • The monument was built from 1927-1941. • It was made to commemorate 150 years of America. • It reminds people today of the Presidents that are celebrated in this monument.
- 11. Jefferson Memorial • It was constructed from 1939-1943. • It was made to honor the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. • It still stands today to remind Americans about him.
- 12. Little Bighorn Battlefield Memorial Site • It was preserved on January 29, 1879. • It was made to commemorate the 7th Calvary Troopers that died in the Battle of Little Bighorn. • It reminds people today of that battle and all that died in it.
- 13. Devil’s Tower • Theodore Roosevelt made it a National Monument on September 24, 1906. • It was made a National Monument for its unique characteristics. • It still holds a place in Indian folklore as well as American minds.
- 14. Homestead Monument • It was made a National Monument on October 15, 1966. • It commemorated for the passage of the Homestead Act. • It reminds people today of the effects the Homestead Act on America.
- 15. Fort Sumter • It was made a National Monument on April 28, 1948. • It was made a monument to commemorate where the fighting in the Civil War began. • It stands as a symbol of the Civil War today.
- 16. Giant Sequoia Monument • Made a National Monument by Bill Clinton’s Presidential Proclamation on April 25, 2000. • It was made a monument to preserve the natural beauty of the Giant Sequoias. • Some stand today, very tall and majestic.
- 17. USS Arizona Memorial • It was dedicated in 1962. • It was to commemorate those who lost their lives on the USS Arizona in the Pearl Harbor attacks. • It reminds people of WW2 and the events that lead to it.
- 18. White Sands Monument • It was made a National Monument on January 18, 1933. • It was made to be a National Park that was accessible all year. • It is very popular today for its unique environment.
- 19. George Washington Birthplace Monument • It was made into a National Monument in 1931. • It was preserved to honor President Washington. • This place reminds Americans of their great first leader.
- 20. Buck Island Reef Monument • It was made a National Monument on December 28, 1961. • It was preserved for the various marine gardens and ocean wonders. • It is because of these facts that it is wildly popular.
- 21. Fort McHenry • It was made a National Monument on August 11, 1939. • It was made a monument to honor the fighting during the War of 1812 and the creation of our national anthem. • It reminds people today of how our anthem was created and the battles fought with the fort.
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