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Top 10 Monuments in the US
Statue of Liberty, New York: Gift from France, symbol of freedom and democracy; iconic beacon for immigrants entering Ellis Island.
Mount Rushmore, South Dakota: Massive granite sculpture of four U.S. presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln, celebrating American leadership.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.: Majestic temple honoring 16th president; site of many historic speeches, including Martin Luther King's
Washington Monument, Washington D.C.: Towering obelisk honoring George Washington; America's first president and Revolutionary War leader.
Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C.: Circular, domed monument on Tidal Basin; dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington D.C.: Black granite wall etched with names of those lost or missing; poignant reminder of war's toll.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Washington D.C.: Stone of Hope statue, King's quotes engraved; celebrating civil rights leader's vision and impact.
World War II Memorial, Washington D.C.: Honors 16 million U.S. service people, 400,000+ who died; two theaters and a Freedom Wall.
The Alamo, Texas: 18th-century mission and site of the 1836 battle; symbol of Texan independence and resilience.
Gateway Arch, Missouri: Stainless steel monument in St. Louis, symbolizing westward expansion; nation's tallest man-made monument.