A Cathedral in the Pines

A lightly edited version of a previous post.

New Hampshire’s Cathedral of the Pines  is an open-air complex built as a memorial to the American war dead. It includes a multi-denominational sanctuary and features a scenic view of nearby Mt. Monadnock.

The Cathedral is topped by the 55 foot high Women’s Memorial Bell Tower.

The Tower is believed to be the first monument in the United States devoted to women’s service and sacrifice.

The Altar of the Nation was recognized by Congress in 1957 as a  National Memorial to American men and women who lost their lives in war. The stones that make up the main body of the Altar come from all fifty states and from every United States President since Harry Truman.

Remembering all who served and sacrificed on this Veteran’s Day 2025.

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