The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a massive project, weighing over 50 tons, that has made a significant impact. It is a testament to the lives affected by a fearful epidemic.

The quilt is a communal art project, with the Library of Congress recognizing it as the largest of its kind in the world. It was created from the lives of those who died from the epidemic, which was often feared and misunderstood by the government and public.

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