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The Titanic Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors the men who gave up lifeboats for women and children during the 1912 sinking. Of the 531 women and children on board, 70% were rescued, compared to only 20% of the men. Women led the fundraising and design efforts. The memorial was unveiled in 1931 and moved in 1968 to its current location near Fort McNair. ⚓️🕊 [Read more] @googlefactss #TitanicMemorial#History#WashingtonDC#RememberingHeroes