Arlington Memorial Bridge

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the year of completion?1932
2. What is the architectural firm?McKim, Mead, and White
3. When was the Arlington Memorial Bridge built?Planning began in 1886, and the bridge was finally finished and opened in 1932.
4. Why does the Arlington Memorial Bridge have statues?The statues were made by sculptor Leo Friedlander to represent ideas like valor and sacrifice, turning the bridge into a special memorial.

Neoclassical Architecture: A revival style of architecture inspired by the classical art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, emphasizing order, symmetry, and grandeur.
Bascule Bridge: A type of movable bridge, specifically a drawbridge, where a span pivots upward on a trunnion to allow passage.
National Mall: An expansive, open urban park in Washington, D.C., serving as a central gathering place and housing numerous federal monuments, museums, and memorials.
Valor and Sacrifice: Abstract concepts represented by the bridge's statues, symbolizing courage in the face of danger and the act of giving up something valuable for a greater cause.