Inside the complicated process of building a new national memorial

Memorials to fallen war heroes are always powerful, but especially so on Memorial Day weekend. For years, the fallen from wars like the Vietnam War and the Korean War have been remembered on the National Mall and in communities around the country. But what about those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq or Afghanistan? It turns out that building a national memorial is easier said than done.
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[@JusdoinstuF]

How do you know the cost of something before its even designed? The project doesn't even have an architect.

[@NATOnova]

hope they are successful in completing this in 2027. the 10 year requirement since war ended doesn't make much sense to me. $100 million price figure was quite shocking though

[@loreicmaster]

It should be a giant afro with a hair pick sticking out with a burned down walmart around it! I think i nailed it!?