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re: What U.S. symbol would be equivalent to Notre Dame....
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:28 am to TH03
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:28 am to TH03
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They we're synonymous with new York City
No disagreement there as an American, but that doens't really carry any weight to foreginers around the world which is the overall topic at hand here. Pre-9/11 days, I would bet you anything that the statue of liberty was more recognized and known than the twin towers were around the globe.
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Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:29 am to Tiger in Gatorland
LSU Indian Mounds
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:30 am to Tiger in Gatorland
Independence Hall is the closest comparison
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:31 am to WG_Dawg
The OP was about America, not the world.
The twin towers were an iconic national image deeply tied to our spirit as a nation.
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what would an equivalent loss to the US be? One that is an iconic national image and deeply tied to our spirit as a nation?
The twin towers were an iconic national image deeply tied to our spirit as a nation.
This post was edited on 4/16/19 at 11:32 am
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:32 am to Itismemc
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Its sad our National catherdral doesnt get more love.
It's quite the beautiful building.
Plus, it's got a Darth Vader gargoyle.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:34 am to TigerstuckinMS
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Its sad our National catherdral doesnt get more love.
It's quite the beautiful building.
Our National Cathedral is amazing. It's my favorite place to visit in DC. Last time, I took the behind the scenes tour and we were shown the attic, some crypts and other limited access places. I've never been to Notre Dame in Paris, but seeing our cathedral, one can see how a fire might rip through the attic area.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:35 am to WG_Dawg
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No disagreement there as an American, but that doens't really carry any weight to foreginers around the world which is the overall topic at hand here.
Ummmm, bullshite. Everyone knew about New York. They were seen in many establishing shots in film. There’s a reason Osama Bin Laden went after it rather than the Empire State Building or the Chrysler Building.
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Pre-9/11 days, I would bet you anything that the statue of liberty was more recognized and known than the twin towers were around the globe.
I’m willing to bet it still is. The Statue of Liberty is synoptic with the United States. I’ve seen videos of people in Afghanistan being given pictures of the towers being blown up and having not idea what it was. They knew the Statue of Liberty though.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:37 am to Tiger in Gatorland
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What U.S. symbol would be equivalent to Notre Dame
quote:You are either the worst troll, or the stupidest person.
Golden Gate Bridge
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:38 am to Tiger in Gatorland
St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC. Opened in 1878.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:40 am to Tiger in Gatorland
I'm not catholic so not even sure what value it holds at all 
Maybe as you sugguested the washington monument or something to that effect. I aint losing any sleep over it 
Maybe as you sugguested the washington monument or something to that effect. I aint losing any sleep over it 
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:40 am to Tiger in Gatorland
There’s nothing in the U.S. that compares. First off, Notre Dame was constructed during the era of the Crusades. We don’t have anything close to that old.
I think there are regional landmarks that might be an equivalent loss for the surrounding areas.
For instance, the Alamo burning to the ground would be a devastating loss to San Antonio residents, and Texas as a whole.
The entire French Quarter, including St. Louis Cathedral would be a similar, maybe even a greater loss to NOLA.
The Capitol or White House would be the only thing that would compare from a national standpoint.
I think there are regional landmarks that might be an equivalent loss for the surrounding areas.
For instance, the Alamo burning to the ground would be a devastating loss to San Antonio residents, and Texas as a whole.
The entire French Quarter, including St. Louis Cathedral would be a similar, maybe even a greater loss to NOLA.
The Capitol or White House would be the only thing that would compare from a national standpoint.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:40 am to Tiger in Gatorland
Well we don’t have a built structure that’s been standing for 800+ years so nothing really. Something natural would be a better comparison
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:41 am to Tiger in Gatorland
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What U.S. symbol would be equivalent to Notre Dame....
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:43 am to WG_Dawg
Empire State Building or Statue of Liberty would be the closest things with any history to them.
Hell most Americans wouldn't even recognize indepence hall.
There would be too much schadenfreude if the white house or Capitol Hill went up.
Most of the surviving colonial buildings would really only be a regional tragedy. Like if The Cabildo, St Louis, and Presbytere all went up.
Hell most Americans wouldn't even recognize indepence hall.
There would be too much schadenfreude if the white house or Capitol Hill went up.
Most of the surviving colonial buildings would really only be a regional tragedy. Like if The Cabildo, St Louis, and Presbytere all went up.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:43 am to Tiger in Gatorland
We don’t have anything that is as significant on cultural/religious grounds as Notre Dame.
Statue of Liberty would be the closest.
Something that significantly damaged Yellowstone, Yosemite or the Grand Canyon would generate similar outcry but as natural wonders it’s hard to compare
Statue of Liberty would be the closest.
Something that significantly damaged Yellowstone, Yosemite or the Grand Canyon would generate similar outcry but as natural wonders it’s hard to compare
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:45 am to Cocotheape
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Something that significantly damaged Yellowstone, Yosemite or the Grand Canyon would generate similar outcry but as natural wonders it’s hard to compare
US Landmarks
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:45 am to Tiger in Gatorland
The Statue of Liberty.
After all, it was built by the French, too.....
After all, it was built by the French, too.....
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:45 am to Cocotheape
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:45 am to Ghost of Colby
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For instance, the Alamo burning to the ground would be a devastating loss to San Antonio residents, and Texas as a whole.
Not really. It's a glorified gift shop.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 11:47 am to Tiger in Gatorland
Or, the destruction of the Declaration of Independence in the National Archives.
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