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It is all a matter of perspective. I can remember all the monuments in the USSR falling when the "Cold" {1} War "Ended". If the society, as a whole, considers that a monument no longer represents it's ideals then it is time for change. I'm playing (...) (25 years ago, 11-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Is the Cenotaph the World War II memorial? I think I heard that on the news, but I don't remember... (...) Have you ever spent a winter in Russia? ;) Jeff (25 years ago, 11-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I think it was erected after World War One (aka The Great War). It symbolises all losses of the Commonwealth in all wars and conflicts (I think) - I will not list the coutries in this as I'd never remeber them all. Scott A (...) (25 years ago, 11-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) And Not just that!, For some people it has become a symbol for the remberance of the victims of any conflict.-including the civilian population(they are frequently the forgetten vicitims of conflict.). ISTR there also beign something about The (...) (25 years ago, 12-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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