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Medical Coalition Retreats from Planned Event at D.C. Memorial Following Public Backlash
Dec 29, 2023
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A coalition of medical professionals canceled their event at a Washington, D.C. memorial after facing public criticism. Their planned gathering was deemed inappropriate due to the sensitive nature of the memorial site.
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In Hong Kong, the memorial to the Tiananmen Square Massacre has been demolished
Dec 27, 2021
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The Pillar of Shame is a 24-foot column of twisted and merged bodies. The piece was erected at Hong Kong University in 1997 to mark the eighth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Images of the controversial nighttime removal were released on social media.
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Queen Elizabeth II Memorialized with her Corgis in New Statue
Apr 24, 2024
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A new bronze statue honoring Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled in Oakham, England, depicting the late monarch with her favorite corgis. This is the first in a series of statues and memorials across Britain that celebrate the queen's legacy eighteen months after her passing.