National World War II Memorial
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Beautiful!
- September 30, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
mrsmadis0n from Greensboro, North Carolina
They have created such a wonderful memorial to honor the fallen soldiers of World War II.
The fountain is just breathtaking :)
Must see and its FREE!
From journal History and Fun
World War II Memorial
- November 29, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
Travel'in Gal from Mantua, Ohio
Walking along we came upon the World War II Memorial and I was amazed at its size,beauty and grace. There is a large reflection pool that seemed much larger than an Olympic sized swimming pool. At either end were platforms that looked out over the water. You had to climb the stairs to get up on the platform. There was a pair of doves above the platform. From the platform you got a birds eye view of the reflection pool. It made me think of how many tears the loved ones of the veterans that died must have cried when they got that dreadful news. The memorial was officially opened to the public in April 2004 and it is a must see while walking around the monuments of Washington D.C.
From journal July 4th Holiday in Washington D.C.
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National World War II Memorial
- May 29, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
mh75 from Harrisonburg, Virginia
One of the newest Memorials in Washington D.C. having only been dedicated on Memorial Day 2004, the WWII Memorial is a beautiful tribute to the men and women who served and to those who died in the greatest struggle in the 20th century. Ground was broken for the Memorial in September 2001 at the former site of the Rainbow Pool and construction was completed three years later.
At the center of the Memorial is a pool with a fountain in the middle and granite opposing arches on either end. The North Arch is dedicated to the Atlantic Theater of the war and the South Arch is dedicated to the Pacific Theater. With pillars for every state and U.S. territory that committed troops to the fighting, the monument, though simple is a great testimony to those who fought and died in the war. In fact, there is a wall that is solely dedicated to those who dies with 4,048 golden stars adorning it, one for every 100 American deaths in the war with a motto,"Here we mark the price of freedom."
I found the Memorial to be a very fitting tribute to America's Greatest Generation that won the war. Somber in mood and treated as such by those who visit, it is a powerful reminder of what occurs when we do not fight against aggression, repression and tyranny in the modern world until it is too late.
I highly recommend the World War II Memorial for a visit to reflect on that historic war and its repercussions.
From journal Business Trip to Washington D.C.
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National World War II Memorial
- January 9, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
RBT331 from Medfield, Massachusetts
Savings alert: This stop is FREE.
The National World War II Memorial is one of the newest war memorials in Washington. Construction began in September 2001 and was completed in the Spring of 2004. It is dedicated in the memory of all those, alive and deceased, who fought in the war.
One of the focal points at the memorial is the sea of gold stars. There are 4,000 stars, that each represent 400,000 Americans that sacrificed themselves in World War II. Thereby, each star represents 100 lives lost.
There is reflecting pool in the middle of the monument. When we were there, however, it was not operating. Therefore, I can't speak to its beauty, but I would bet it is a wonderful looking fountain.
Encircling the memorial are pillars representing the states and US territories where WWII veterans came from, as well as pillars noting "Atlantic" and "Pacific" which signify that the war was fought from both sides of the country.
This memorial can touch almost everyone, as many of our grandparents, or parents, may have been involved in World War II. Even if they didn't pass away due to the conflict, they were still a part of it, and in many respects this monument recognizes their effort.
The memorial is conveniently located along 17th Street, at the other end of the reflecting pool, opposite the Lincoln Memorial.
This new addition to the monument landscape is a great one, and you could easily make a historic loop around the area, and hit the Lincoln Memorial, the WWII memorial, the Vietnam Wall, and the Washington Monument (which is across the street from the WWII).
From journal The Nation's Capitol on a Budget
World War II Memorial & Reflecting Pool
- October 7, 2006
- Rated 3 of 5 by
hellbunnie from Dublin, Ireland
Memorial to soldiers from both sides of the Atlantic who died in WWII. An impressive monument. From there, stroll the length of the reflecting pool to the Lincoln memorial. The monuments are all set in a pleasant park full of squirrels, very nice for a walk or a jog.
From journal A Week in Washington D.C.