National Landmark - United States

United States

In the United States, the term national landmark takes on a legal definition, and may refer to one of two programs of the federal government:

  • National Historic Landmark
  • National Natural Landmark

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    “In a moment when criticism shows a singular dearth of direction every man has to be a law unto himself in matters of theatre, writing, and painting. While the American Mercury and the new Ford continue to spread a thin varnish of Ritz over the whole United States there is a certain virtue in being unfashionable.”
    —John Dos Passos (1896–1970)

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    His laughter tinkled among the teacups.
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