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A Nation Says Thanks The sun shone on a generation as the largest gathering of World War II veterans assembled to see their long-awaited memorial assume its place on the National Mall. A Day to Remember On a Mall awash in patriotism, they again shared, perhaps for the very last time, a common mission and purpose. Critics Should Use Hearts, Not Eyes, Some Say From some corners, criticism of the long-awaited monument to the veterans of World War II has been harsh -- and loud. • A Fitting Salute • Many Words - Little Eloquence Setting History in Stone Americans find the making of large national monuments so contentious and painful that it's surprising we build any memorials at all. To Those Who Vanquished Evil A shrinking legion of WWII veterans will muster on the Mall this weekend. • WWII Special Report • An Emotional Landmark WWII Memorial
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