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National World War II Memorial
National World War II Memorial
Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain · source
NameNational World War II Memorial
LocationNational Mall, Washington, D.C.
ArchitectFriedrich St. Florian
TypeMemorial
Completed2004
Dedicated toAllies of World War II, United States Armed Forces

National World War II Memorial. The National World War II Memorial is a national memorial dedicated to the Allies of World War II and the United States Armed Forces who served during World War II. Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the memorial honors the 16 million Americans who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II, including the more than 400,000 who died. The memorial is situated between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, near the Reflecting Pool, and is managed by the National Park Service.

● History

The National World War II Memorial was authorized by Public Law 103-32 in 1993, which was signed into law by President Bill Clinton. The American Battle Monuments Commission was responsible for the memorial's design and construction, with Friedrich St. Florian serving as the architect. The memorial's design was inspired by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery and the Memorial to the Missing of the Somme in France. The memorial's construction was supported by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Omar Bradley, and General George S. Patton, among others.

● Design

The National World War II Memorial features a large plaza surrounded by 27 pillars, each representing a state or territory of the United States. The pillars are arranged in a semicircle, with the Freedom Wall at the center, which features 4,000 gold stars representing the more than 400,000 Americans who died during World War II. The memorial also features a pool and fountains, as well as a walkway lined with quotes from Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin. The memorial's design was influenced by the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, Germany and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C..

● Construction

The construction of the National World War II Memorial began in 2001 and was completed in 2004, with a total cost of over $180 million. The memorial was built by the Perini Corporation and the Tompkins Builders company, with stone and granite from Georgia and North Carolina. The memorial's construction was supported by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States Army Center of Military History, and the Naval Historical Center. The memorial's Freedom Wall was designed by Ray Kaskey, who also designed the World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C..

● Features

The National World War II Memorial features a number of notable elements, including the Freedom Wall, the pool, and the fountains. The memorial also features a field of gold stars, which represents the more than 400,000 Americans who died during World War II. The memorial's pillars are adorned with wreaths and inscriptions, which honor the Allies of World War II and the United States Armed Forces. The memorial is also surrounded by a walkway lined with quotes from Harry S. Truman, Douglas MacArthur, and George Marshall.

● Dedication_and_Public_Reception

The National World War II Memorial was dedicated on April 29, 2004, in a ceremony attended by President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. The memorial has been visited by millions of people, including Queen Elizabeth II, Pope John Paul II, and Nelson Mandela. The memorial has also been the site of numerous ceremonies and events, including the National Memorial Day Parade and the Fourth of July celebration. The memorial is managed by the National Park Service and is open to the public 24 hours a day.

● Visitor_Information

The National World War II Memorial is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., near the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. The memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day and is managed by the National Park Service. Visitors can access the memorial via the Metrorail system, with the closest station being the Smithsonian station. The memorial is also within walking distance of the United States Capitol and the Supreme Court of the United States. Visitors can take a guided tour of the memorial, which is offered by the National Park Service and the National World War II Museum. Category:National Memorials in the United States

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