2013年3月29日 · Two gigantic, highly symbolic and evocative sphinxes "Memory" and "Future" stand guard at the entrance to the Liberty Memorial, and the National WWI Museum in downtown Kansas City MO.

The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri was opened in 1926 as the Liberty Memorial. In 2004, it was designated by the United States Congress as the country's official war memorial and museum dedicated to World War I .

2022年2月23日 · Sphinxes appear in many cultures, often representing strength, intelligence, and royalty. These sphinxes are similar to lamassu, Assyrian + Mesopotamian protective deities. The Liberty Memorial sphinxes cover their eyes with their wings. “Memory,” the east (France)-facing sphinx, is shielding its eyes from war.

2018年11月9日 · World War 1 memorials were going up around the world. But what made Kansas City's monument unique was the quick, community-driven financing and the scope of the design. Organizers held a...

Learn about the many architectural and symbolic elements that make the National WWI Museum and Memorial one of Kansas City’s iconic landmarks. “In honor of those who served in the World War in defense of liberty and our country.” Two Assyrian Sphinxes guard the south entrance of the Liberty Memorial.

National WWI Museum and Memorial. 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108 USA Phone: 816.888.8100. Regular Hours. Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summer Hours. Daily (Memorial Day - Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Holiday Hours →

2024年10月12日 · The Kansas City-based Liberty Memorial Association spearheaded the project, with the Liberty Memorial being designed by New Jersey-born architect Harold Van Buren Magonigle. Featuring a 217-foot-tall spire and two Assyrian sphinxes – one facing east (toward France) and the other, west (symbolizing a still unknown future) – the memorial ...

2008年2月19日 · It is flanked by a pair of pavilions and two sphinxes whose faces are shrouded by wings. Future, the west-facing statue, looks toward the years ahead, which cannot be seen; Memory, the east-facing sphinx, is covered to protect it from seeing the horrors of war.

Designated by Congress as America’s official World War I Museum and located in downtown Kansas City, MO, the National WWI Museum and Memorial inspires thought, dialogue and learning to make the experiences of the Great War era meaningful and relevant for present and future generations.