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201692 minPGcurrent-affairs

Architecture Historical Events Civil Rights

Memorials for the Future

201692 minPGcurrent-affairs

Washington, DC, hosts a panel of experts discussing the future of memorials and their role in shaping America's identity and collective memory.

Architecture Historical Events Civil Rights

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Channel: US National Archives

Memorials for the Future

2016• 92 minPG

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Washington, DC, hosts a panel of experts discussing the future of memorials and their role in shaping America's identity and collective memory.

Synopsis

Washington, DC, is filled with monuments that evoke a sense of national heritage and identity. The documentary explores how the next century's memorials might be developed and experienced, aiming to tell more of America's stories. A panel of experts discusses these topics along with the relationship of commemoration to memory, identity, and place-making in the nation's capital. Real-Time captioning is available at the link below.

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