| Opened to the public in 2004,
The World War II Memorial honors not just
those who served in the United States armed forces, a total of 16
million, but also the more then 400,000 who gave their lives as well as
the private citizens who supported their efforts on the home front. The design incorporates iconic scenes of the war experience covering everything from servicemen taking the oath to depictions of combat and, finally, the homecoming. The memorial symbolizes and celebrates the sacrifice, courage and dedication of all Americans during one of the most defining events of our nation's history. Located on the National Mall, the memorial stands between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, and is open to visitors at seven days a week and 24 hours a day.  coming soon! View World War II Memorial in a larger map |
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