Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:memorial
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Walter_Seymour_Allward
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Canadian_Armed_Forces
|
| gptkbp:commemorates |
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Afghanistan_War |
| gptkbp:completed |
1938
|
| gptkbp:dedicated_to |
gptkb:Canadian_soldiers
|
| gptkbp:design |
Beaux-Arts style
|
| gptkbp:features |
bronze statues
military motifs |
| gptkbp:height |
21 meters
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
National War Memorial
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:The_Canada_Memorial
gptkb:The_Response_Monument inscriptions of battles |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
European war memorials
|
| gptkbp:inscription |
In Memory of the Canadians Who Gave Their Lives
|
| gptkbp:is |
a cultural landmark
a tourist attraction a place of reflection a symbol of unity a site of pilgrimage a place for community gatherings a location for photography a venue for concerts a site for art installations a national historic site a site for educational programs a location for cultural events a place for storytelling a site for historical reenactments a site for community service projects a location for educational tours a site for memorial services a location for volunteer opportunities a venue for public events a site for cultural exchanges a gathering place for veterans a reminder of history a place for peace initiatives a site for memorial walks a place for personal tributes a tribute to sacrifice a site for interfaith services a site for historical exhibitions a site for remembrance education a focal point for remembrance a representation of national identity a site for wreath-laying ceremonies a site for political speeches a location for memorial art displays a part of Canadian heritage a place for reflection and healing |
| gptkbp:is_maintained_by |
gptkb:Veterans_Affairs_Canada
|
| gptkbp:is_surrounded_by |
gptkb:Tomb_of_the_Unknown_Soldier
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Ottawa,_Canada
|
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:granite
|
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
Remembrance Day ceremonies
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Canadian_National_War_Memorial
|
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:Historic_Sites_and_Monuments_Board_of_Canada
|
| gptkbp:significance |
commemoration of World War I and II
|
| gptkbp:start_date |
1939
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Confederation_Square
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
national sacrifice
|
| gptkbp:unveiled_on |
November 11, 1939
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
millions annually
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Wellington
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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