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The cover of Dupre's book has been described as a monument in itself.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial by Maya Lin
Visitors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, perform a rubbing of a fallen soldier May 24, 2008.
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Monuments
The cover of Dupre's book has been described as a monument in itself.
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Lincoln Memorial
Tourists walk along the National Mall near the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, on March 29, 2008.
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