War of the Worlds' Monument NJ
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Description: The War of the Worlds Monument in Grover's Mill, New Jersey stands as a powerful reminder of the infamous 1938 radio broadcast by Orson Welles that caused mass panic across the nation. The monument, erected in 1988, consists of a large sculpture depicting a Martian spaceship emerging from the ground, surrounded by plaques detailing the history of the broadcast and its impact on society. This iconic monument serves as a testament to the power of media and the enduring legacy of Welles' adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel, forever etching Grover's Mill into the annals of American history.