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Building A D.C. Memorial For An Endless War Bumps Into Regulations -- Washington Times
Afghanistan, Iraq vets seek Mall recognition
Veterans of the war on terrorism say they deserve a monument in downtown Washington to recognize their sacrifices, but they are hindered by a rule that says a conflict must be long finished in order to build a memorial, leading some to wonder how to commemorate a “never-ending war.”
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America wants a location by the end of 2015 for a monument to those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, the major battlefields of the war on terrorism.
The fighting has wound down as the war stretches into its 12th year, but veterans are struggling to define an end date.
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My Comment: One day they will build a monument ....but not on the National Mall.
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