There's Science Hidden In Our National Monuments

The video explores the significance of monuments in the National Mall, focusing on the geological and cosmic origins of materials used in their construction. It discusses the Vietnam War Memorial's Gabro, the Lincoln Memorial's marble, and the Smithsonian Castle's sandstone, highlighting their ancient and cosmic histories. The video also explains stellar fusion and the formation of iron in stars, connecting these processes to the materials used in the monuments.

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