as U.S. soldiers returned home, cities and town across the country held celebrations. Asheville’s own revelry was led by a welcome committee that saw to the construction of a victory arch.

As the nation marks Memorial Day on Monday (May 26), we highlight some of the permanent memorials to our fallen servicemen ...

In 1806, Napoleon envisioned creating a triumphal arch ... is the Victory Arch in Madison Square Park. New York City had big dreams of pomp and circumstance to welcome returning soldiers home ...