World War II Memorial

WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL

* Here We Mark the Price of Freedom *

Artist's rendering of the WWII Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial is at the top side of the Reflecting Pool.

Information Center at WWII Memorial

Wreaths of Oak and Wheat Symbolize the Nation's Industrial and Agricultural Strength.

Roll Call of the Nation: The 56 U.S. States, Territories and District of Columbia are Inscribed on the Pillars.

WWII Memorial

WWII Memorial is Placed Between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial and Continues America's Story of Striving for Freedom and Individual Rights.

The Memorial is being appreciated by the young & old alike

The Memorial has Twin Atlantic and Pacific Pavilions that symbolize a War fought Across Two Oceans

Kurt & Phyllis (Kurt Served in the Army and he was in the first wave that landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy, June 6, 1944 "D-Day". American troops landing at Omaha Beach suffered heavy casualties because the coast was strongly defended by the Germans. God Bless your soul, brother. We sure miss you!

Atlantic Pavilion

WWII Memorial

WWII Memorial is situated on the mall between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument

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The marker says "Here We Mark The Price of Freedom"

There are 4,000 stars on this wall and each one represents 100 men that gave their lives during the war. The United States entered the Second World War in 1941 not to conquer, but to liberate a world fast falling to the forces of tyranny. The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in uniform, of whom more than 400,000 gave their lives. It also honors the many millions who supported the war effort on the home front and celebrates the American spirit, national unity, and victory. It recognizes the price paid by families.

The blue star signifying a son or daughter in service (flag above) was proudly displayed in windows nationwide. It was all too often replaced by a gold star signifying another casualty of war. After the war technology surged, women's rights and civil rights made new strides toward that great goal: liberty and justice for all.

After the war, women's rights and civil rights made new strides

Washington Monument viewed from The Lincoln Memorial. The WWII Memorial is at the top of the Reflecting Pool

U.S. Capitol Building which is situated on the opposite end of the mall from the Lincoln Memorial and WWII Memorial houses the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

The Rotunda is the very heart of the Capitol, although it serves no legislative function. Hanging in the Rotunda are four giant canvases painted by John Trumbull, an aide-de-camp to General Washington, who recorded scenes of the American Revolution. Four other artists added paintings depicting events associated with the discovery and settlement of the United States. On the canopy, suspended 180 feet above the Rotunda floor, the Italian American artist Constantino Brumidi painted The Apotheosis of Washington, which depicts George Washington surrounded by symbols of American democracy and technological progress.

You can find more information on the WWII Memorial at www.wwiimemorial.com and you can also register yourself or your loved ones there - including your picture. Just look for the link that says "Registry". The memorial was officially dedicated on May 29, 2004. There were over 800,000 visitors for the dedication in Washington, DC and many of them were WWII veterans.