Often the most powerful memorials are surrounded with controversy. The memorials listed here show various ways architects, sculptors, and designers have chosen to respond to honor heroes or respond to tragic events. Click on the pictures for information and larger views.
- The Martin Luther King Memorial in Seattle, WashingtonKing Memorial in Seattle, Washington
- The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, HawaiiWorld War II Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DCThe Vietnam Veterans Wall in Washington DC
- Reflecting Absence Memorial HallArchitect's Rendering of Reflecting Absence, the New York World Trade Center Memorial
- The Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial SundialGiant Sundial Points to Names of Veterans
- Berlin Holocaust Memorial by Peter EisenmanBerlin Holocaust Memorial by Peter Eisenman
- The Saint Louis Gateway ArchThe Saint Louis Gateway Arch, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
- The Washington Monument in Washington D.C.The Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
- Monument of Light The Monument of Light, also known as the Spire of Dublin
- Pentagon Memorial in Arlington VirginiaModel of the Sept 11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, VA
- Air Force Memorial in Arlington, VirginiaAir Force Memorial at Arlington Cemetery
- The Lincoln MemorialThe Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC
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