Monuments That Honor History

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Monuments are special buildings or statues that honor important events or people.

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Monuments are special buildings or statues that honor important events or people. The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. is one example. It honors President Abraham Lincoln. Monuments help us remember our history and the lessons we learn from it.

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Monuments honor important events or people.

The Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln.

They help us remember our history.

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