Record #:

22763

Author(s):

Norkunas, Martha

Abstract:

Many North Carolina towns have monuments and war memorials commemorating those who fought and died in major military conflicts. Public historian, Martha Norkunas, describes the reasons for constructing such monuments, what they represent, and how who creates the memorial and when can influence the depiction of certain events.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 54 Issue 1, Fall 2014, p4-5, il

Subject(s):

War Memorials; Soldiers' monuments