national monument
noun
: a place of historic, scenic, or scientific interest set aside for preservation usually by presidential proclamation
Examples of national monument in a Sentence
the Statue of Liberty National Monument
Recent Examples on the Web
The Interior Department removed restrictions on drilling operations at national monuments, public lands, and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Indigenous groups protested the last time Mount Rushmore hosted a fireworks display, and former President Joe Biden's administration rejected subsequent attempts to have fireworks at the national monument.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
As a national monument established only in 1996, Grand Staircase-Escalante enjoys fewer protections than its national park neighbors, despite the fact that at least a dozen tribal nations have deep connections to the region.
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Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Trump has been committed to making a number of changes to the White House and surrounding national monuments.
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Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Indigenous groups protested the last time Mount Rushmore hosted a fireworks display, and former President Joe Biden's administration rejected subsequent attempts to have fireworks at the national monument.
—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
As a national monument established only in 1996, Grand Staircase-Escalante enjoys fewer protections than its national park neighbors, despite the fact that at least a dozen tribal nations have deep connections to the region.
—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Trump has been committed to making a number of changes to the White House and surrounding national monuments.
—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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“National monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20monument. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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