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
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Korean Cultural Treasures Destroyed The Korea Heritage Service said eight cultural heritage properties and items, including national monuments, treasures, scenic spots, and heritage designated by individual cities and provinces, were damaged, The Korea Herald reported.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
This is the first time the 30 percent reduction plan for the National Park Service — which manages all national parks, most national monuments and other historic U.S. properties — has been reported.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Trump’s Interior secretary, Doug Burgum, wants to review and possibly alter national monuments as part of a push to expand U.S. energy production.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
The service also manages three historic sites, five national monuments and a national recreation area.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
This is the first time the 30 percent reduction plan for the National Park Service — which manages all national parks, most national monuments and other historic U.S. properties — has been reported.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Trump’s Interior secretary, Doug Burgum, wants to review and possibly alter national monuments as part of a push to expand U.S. energy production.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
The service also manages three historic sites, five national monuments and a national recreation area.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
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“National monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20monument. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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