Symbols for Massachusetts: Location Symbols By Nora Kirkeby Jul 18, 2006, 14:45 PST

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Massachusetts State Memorial to Honor Korean War Veterans of Commonwealth
This site includes a complete run through of the memorial. You can learn about the technology. For example, did you know that the memorial can see you? That's right, it has it's own electronic eye that lets it know when visitors approach. Learn more here.
Source: Museum Technology Source, Inc.

Massachusetts State Memorial to Honor Southwest Asia War Veterans (Picture)
There's no history on this page, but we thought we'd include it just because the photo is incredible.
Source: Jonabad

Massachusetts State Memorial to Honor Vietnam War Veterans of Commonwealth
This site includes several photos of the memorial. The memorial is made up of letters sent home by soldiers, and this page also includes the text of one of those letters.
Source: MassNews


Massachusetts State MIA/POW (Missing in Action/Prisoner of War) Memorial
This is actually an article on the increase of memorials in national cemetaries, but at the bottom right there's a picture of the memorial. The memorial was made by Robert Shure, and dedicated in 1998.
Source: Heritage Preservation

Massachusetts State Peace Statue
This helpful except has a concise description of the state peace statue, and directions on how to get there.
Source: North Quabbin Woods

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