War, Death, and Remembrance

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

War, Death, and Remembrance: The Untold Truth behind DC’s Monuments and Memorials Washington D.C. is famous for its monuments, but how did they get here, and what do they mean? Why do we engage in monument-making? This course takes an in-depth look at the creation of Arlington Cemetery, the National Mall and its monuments as well as many lesser-known commemorative works of art, to better understand who controls our national narrative, and how.