World War II Memorial DC
World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C
The World War II Memorial is a memorial of
national significance dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and
as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars and a pair of small
triumphal arches surrounding a square and fountain, it sits on the National
Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern
end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington
Monument. The memorial is administered by the National Park Service under its
National Mall and Memorial Parks group.
The World
War II Memorial opened to the public on April 29, 200 and dedicated on May 29,
2004 by President George W. Bush, to honor the 16 million who served in the
armed forces of the U.S. during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died,
and the millions who supported the war effort from home.The Memorial is located
adjacent to the Washington Monument, in the heart of the National Mall.
Symbols of America’s triumph in the Second World
War are artfully displayed all over the World War II Memorial, which has a
splendid fountain at its center. 56 granite columns symbolize unity among the
48 states, seven federal territories and the District of Columbia. The columns
form a semi-circle around the memorial’s plaza, with two 43-foot tall arches on
opposite sides. The northern arch represents victory in the Atlantic, while the
southern arch symbolizes victory in the Pacific.
How to Reach :
It is located on 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence
Avenues, and is flanked by the Washington Monument to the east and the Lincoln
Memorial to the west. The memorial is operated by the National Park Service and
is open to visitors 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The most convenient way to reach the World War II Memorial is by Metro bus or Metro. There are two Metro stations close by: Smithsonian and Federal Triangle, both located on the Orange, Blue and Silver lines. As for the bus,take either the 32, 34 or 36 Metro bus routes.
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