An unassuming, powerful monument north of the U.S. Capitol bears witness to the resilience of Japanese Americans during a time of grave injustice.

Soldiers were buried next to Lee's house in the center of Arlington Cemetery to dissuade the general from reclaiming his property after the war.

The oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States.

An atomic bomb-proof strongbox protects the U.S. Constitution from terrorists and thieves.

America's Most Wanted's set resides in this tribute to the history of crime and punishment.

A wondrous old library overlooking the nation's capital.

A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.

Seemingly unremarkable items like empty sushi trays, chef hats, and freshness stickers are being preserved so future generations can look back on this beloved cultural import.

The bank that helped fund the Mexican-American War and the purchase of Alaska met its downfall after helping Augusto Pinochet launder money.