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| Memorial, along with two flag poles. The monument weighs more than ten tons. |
Installed in October 2012 along the waterfront in Jeffersonville, Indiana, this is probably one of the first permanent public commemorations of America's recent wars. How a society remembers its conflicts is an interesting subject, one we can only scratch the surface of here. Early war memorials focus largely on largess, with themes of glory and patriotism. More recently, a toned down scheme has taken over, with the goal being reflection upon those who served. Regardless, here is a photo spread of this interesting memorial along the river.
