1. Washington D.C. Memorials
... 's Day is a very important national holiday. Although it is very sad, it is the highest respect and honor we can give, as a nation, to show all those who fought in America's wars how much we appreciate all they have done for our country and for freedom. The people who fought at Iwo Jima also deserve all our honor, respect, and appreciation for ... reason "to celebrate the first rise of the Navy and consecrate its progress and achievements-. There were many dreams of a memorial to be erected, but there was no action. Congress then authorized the memorial in 1980. The funding all came from...
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