Titanic Memorial (Washington, D.C.)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/titanic-memorial--washington--d-c--

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. How tall is Titanic Memorial (Washington, D.C.)?1930
2. What is the location?Southwest Waterfront Park, Washington, D.C
3. What is the material?Granite
4. What is the Titanic Memorial in Washington, D.C.?It is a granite statue that honors the men who bravely helped women and children during the Titanic sinking. It stands in Southwest Waterfront Park.
5. Why was the memorial built so quickly after the Titanic disaster?A group of women started a fundraising campaign just ten days after the ship sank, asking people to donate a dollar each. Their quick action and many small donations helped create the memorial.

Valor: Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle or adversity.
Public Commission: A work of art commissioned by a government or public body for public display.
Exedra: A semicircular or rectangular recess, often with a bench, used for public gatherings or contemplation.
National Register of Historic Places: The official list of U.S. historic properties deemed worthy of preservation.