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in less than two weeks (equivalent to $ 43.9 million in 2023), driven by what museum curator Doran Cart has described as "complete, unbridled patriotism". This prevented the monetary problems that had plagued the
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was a lead proponent, and businessman and philanthropist
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1988:. National World War I Museum. 2017.
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328:. In 2004, it was designated by the
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1648:"Liberty Memorial, Kansas City, MO"
1501:. Meredith Corp. February 2, 2013.
1495:"Flame returns to Liberty Memorial"
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1830:. University of Missouri Press.
1803:. National Park Service. 2007.
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1120:Roe, Jason (February 9, 2015).
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166:U.S. National Historic Landmark
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2184:Architectural style categories
1952:"Edward Jones Research Center"
1920:McNair, Doug (November 2007).
1747:. Ralph Applebaum Associates.
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1879:Map & Gallery Guide
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2564:District of Columbia
2119:Millstein, Cydney, "
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1534:The Kansas City Star
894:United States portal
819:Maps and photographs
736:The Great Frieze by
707:Main museum building
502:Admiral of the Fleet
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