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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:memorial
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gptkbp:accessibility
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wheelchair accessible
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gptkbp:architectural_style
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Classical architecture
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:American_Legion
gptkb:veterans
local government organizations
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gptkbp:community_role
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site for local commemorative events
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gptkbp:completed
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1931
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gptkbp:coordinates
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38.8894° N, 77.0422° W
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gptkbp:cultural_aspect
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reflects American values of honor and sacrifice
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of remembrance
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gptkbp:dedicated_to
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gptkb:World_War_I_veterans
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gptkbp:design_influence
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gptkb:Beaux-Arts_architecture
neoclassical architecture
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Harold_Van_Buren_Magonigle
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gptkbp:educational_role
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teaches about World War I history
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gptkbp:events_hosted
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gptkb:educational_programs
public gatherings
wreath-laying ceremonies
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:dome
columns
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gptkbp:height
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approximately 40 feet
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gptkbp:historical_context
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part of the World War I memorial movement
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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D. C. War Memorial
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gptkbp:inscription
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To the memory of the men and women of the District of Columbia who served in the World War.
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gptkbp:landmarks
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gptkb:Washington_Monument
gptkb:Lincoln_Memorial
gptkb:Tidal_Basin
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gptkbp:located_in
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gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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gptkbp:managed_by
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gptkb:National_Park_Service
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:marble
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gptkbp:notable_features
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reflecting pool
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gptkbp:opening_ceremony
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Memorial Day ceremonies
Veterans Day ceremonies
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:West_Potomac_Park
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gptkbp:public_art
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part of the National Mall's public art collection
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gptkbp:related_event
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gptkb:National_Memorial_Day_Concert
gptkb:Cherry_Blossom_Festival
Independence Day celebrations
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gptkbp:renovation
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maintenance by National Park Service
restoration in 2009
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gptkbp:role
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represents national unity
honors sacrifice of service members
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gptkbp:significance
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commemorates local contributions to World War I
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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landscaped gardens
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:memorial
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gptkbp:visitors
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open to the public
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gptkbp:year_established
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gptkb:true
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Washington's_monuments
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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