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World War II Memorial
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World War II Memorial
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America
ADDRESS
1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States

WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL PICTURE

World War II Memorial
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About World War II Memorial
World War II Memorial as the name suggests is a memorial to give tribute to those who gave their lives in the Second World War. It is founded in April 2004 in Washington D.C. It is situated in between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument at the National Mall. It is managed by the National Park Service. You can easily arrive at the place by taking a metro which stops at Smithsonian Metro Station. The place is just 13-minute walking distance from the Metro station. There is also a convenient bus service for the memorial.

Some Lesser Known Facts About World War II Memorial

  • The memorial consisted of 56 pillars which mean the U.S. states and territories. It also has two small triumphal arches for the Atlantic and Pacific fronts. These arches are also the entrance to the memorial.
    The memorial consisted of 56 pillars which mean the U.S. states and territories. It also has two small triumphal arches for the Atlantic and Pacific f
  • As the memorial surrounds an oval plaza and fountain the site looks so beautiful especially during nighttime.
    As the memorial surrounds an oval plaza and fountain the site looks so beautiful especially during nighttime.
  • There are four American bald eagles inside both the arch. Each eagle inside the arch is holding garlands of laurel wreaths in their beaks. the laurel wreath is considered a symbol of peace and victory. A large medallion of the Roman Goddess of Victory named Nike is standing directly beneath the wreath. The Goddess is shown standing on the helmet of the God of War, Mars holding a broken sword in both of her hands.
    There are four American bald eagles inside both the arch. Each eagle inside the arch is holding garlands of laurel wreaths in their beaks. the laurel
  • The same image of the goddess was also engraved on the medals which were given to the members of the U.S Army for their contribution to the Second World War.
    The same image of the goddess was also engraved on the medals which were given to the members of the U.S Army for their contribution to the Second Wor
  • There are two wreaths on each of the columns surrounding the fountain; one is inside while the other is outside. One wrath is made of oak leaves while the other of wheat which shows the success of the United States in the field of both agriculture and industry.
    There are two wreaths on each of the columns surrounding the fountain; one is inside while the other is outside. One wrath is made of oak leaves while
  • The arched wall in the memorial is called the Freedom Wall. It has various gold stars to honor the 416,800 members of the U.S. Army at the time of the Second World War. The stars are inspired by a tradition in the U.S. military families in which the family hangs small flags on the windows of their homes which shows that a member of their family was serving in uniform. If the member died for the nation the blue star is changed into a gold star.
    The arched wall in the memorial is called the Freedom Wall. It has various gold stars to honor the 416,800 members of the U.S. Army at the time of the
  • It is visited by over four million people every year.
  • The order of the states which are represented by the columns of the memorial is given according to the order they became a part of the United States.
  • You can also find hidden Kilroy in the memorial. There are two engravings saying "Kilroy was here" in the whole complex.
    You can also find hidden Kilroy in the memorial. There are two engravings saying

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