Tagged: Memorials

Word of Mouth
1:00 pm
Thu November 8, 2012

War Monuments...What Will Iraq's Memorial Look Like?

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Gold Star Wall at the World War 2 Memorial, Washington DC

A country divided by a grueling campaign season has an opportunity to unite this Veteran’s day.  Remembering America’s fallen turns our minds to the long view…and to historic sacrifices beyond the politics-of-the-moment.

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Audio Postcard
5:05 pm
Fri September 14, 2001

More Than a Thousand Flock to Prayer Service

Credit wallyg
After the events of September 11, many found comfort in participating in prayer ceremonies.

An overflow crowd turned out in Concord today to honor victims of this weeks terrorist attacks. As part of the Governor's Day of Prayer and Remembrance, more than a thousand people prayed and sang inside, and outside, Saint Paul's Church.

NHPR's Trish Anderton prepared this audio postcard.