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Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial

The memorial's purpose is to pay tribute to the one and half million Irish people who left Ireland during the Great Famine and to recognize the Famine survivors. The memorial represents the stories of the Irish people during and after the Famine, honors those who made financial contributions to the memorial, and educates viewers about the Famine and its long-lasting effects.

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The Hiker Monument: White Manliness, US Imperialism, and Colonial Erasure

Kitson condensed the Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, and China Relief Expedition by following the popular tradition of centering the white...