commemorating

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In 1759 George Washington was renovating his estate at Mount Vernon, Va. Recently retired as colonel of the Virginia Regiment, Washington wanted to furnish his home with art commemorating ancient and contemporary military commanders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

A statue commemorating the actor and writer Terry Jones will be unveiled in his birthplace this weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The site had been packed with students and visitors after the event - commemorating the 19th Century fortress's founding - was advertised on social media, local media report, citing officials.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The Dodgers received the rings commemorating their 2025 World Series title in a ceremony before Friday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

It was among lean-to’s and adaptations—past ogham atones commemorating some long-dead Deag the son of No, built into a later bastion upside down.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White