Veterans Memorials: Historical and Aesthetic Perspectives

In honor of Veterans Day, we're revisiting this Big Blend Radio interview with artist Victoria Chick who discusses the history and creation of various Veterans Memorials in the United States. Memorials honoring soldiers who fought in war were a relatively new idea beginning in the 19th century. Up to that time, as far back as ancient history, memorials celebrated victories or were erected to honor victorious kings and generals. Read Victoria's article about it, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/veterans-memorials/