Describes America's most famous and lesser known monuments and memorials, as well as other landmarks, national parks, and preserves.

Traces the history of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., discussing its plan and structures, and considering how the concept of memorials and memorial space

Introduces sixteen national monuments and memorials, describing what each of them stands for and where they are located in the United States.

Full-color, illustrated photographs that describe fifty inscribed monuments from across America that pays tribute to events and people throughout the nation's h