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National World War II Memorial

Constitution Avenue And 15th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20024

Featured Review : I am the grateful daughter of a World War II veteran. My father fought his way through the battlefields of Europe as an armored infantryman during the last months of the war. He had the medals and the nightmares to pro...See Full Review

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National World War II Memorial Reviews

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Remembering the Greatest Generation

  • 3 out of 5 stars by BawBaw from West Virginia, West Virginia
  • March 31, 2012
Remembering the Greatest Generation
Quote: I am the grateful daughter of a World War II veteran. My father fought his way through the battlefields of Europe as an armored infantryman during the last months of the war. He had the medals and the nightmares to prove it. For many years, those... Read the full National World War II Memorial review

From journal Washington's National Mall

A WWII Memorial Tribute

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Parisbeba from New York, New York
  • October 19, 2011
A WWII Memorial Tribute
Quote: As a history buff I was interested in seeing what this memorial represented to those that it commemorates. Honoring the 16 million men and women who served in the armed forces of the U.S. and the more than 400,000 who died along with those who... Read the full National World War II Memorial review

Beautiful!

  • 4 out of 5 stars by mrsmadis0n from Greensboro, North Carolina
  • September 30, 2009
Beautiful!
Quote: 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

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Travel'in Gal from Mantua, Ohio
  • November 29, 2008
World War II Memorial
Quote: 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... Read the full National World War II Memorial review

From journal July 4th Holiday in Washington D.C.

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National World War II Memorial

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mh75 from Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • May 29, 2007
National World War II Memorial
Quote: 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... Read the full National World War II Memorial review

From journal Business Trip to Washington D.C.

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National World War II Memorial

  • 4 out of 5 stars by RBT331 from Medfield, Massachusetts
  • January 9, 2007
National World War II Memorial
Quote: 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... Read the full National World War II Memorial review

From journal The Nation's Capitol on a Budget

World War II Memorial & Reflecting Pool

  • 3 out of 5 stars by hellbunnie from Dublin, Ireland
  • October 7, 2006
Quote: 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... Read the full National World War II Memorial review

From journal A Week in Washington D.C.

World War 2 Memorial

  • 4 out of 5 stars by jpoon415 from San Francisco, California
  • August 22, 2006
Quote: Beautiful place, not too crowded early in the morning. Nice tourist attraction though it got pretty hot (it was summer time) Would like to visit again and really nicely made.

World War II Memorial

  • 4 out of 5 stars by catronma from Nixa, Missouri
  • March 6, 2006
World War II Memorial
Quote: This is best seen in the spring and summer. The center has a pool with waterfalls that does not run in the colder months. There are markers for each state, and be sure to walk all of the way around to get the land/air/sea aspect of it.

From journal Washington, D.C., 2005

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National World War II Memorial

  • 4 out of 5 stars by lgarcia45 from McAllen, Texas
  • June 30, 2005
Quote: The WWII Memorial sits between the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool. Most of the memorial is below ground, so as to preserve the line of sight from the Lincoln Memorial down the Mall. With fountains, eagles, wreaths, and stars (400--one... Read the full National World War II Memorial review

From journal An Eight-Day Vacation in Washington, D.C.